Music can be a calling and a healer for many, as is the case for Queensland’s Amanda Heartsong who is now spreading the word on the power of music, while penning songs inspired by dodgy footwear.

Amanda is a graduate of the 2020 CMAA Academy where she had multi-award-winning artist Catherine Britt as her group leader.

The experience is life-changing for every student and staff member.

“The Academy changed my life massively,” she said.

“It gave me the confidence to have my own voice and I learned to play guitar from Roger. Through that, my whole creativity opened up and helped me with writing songs and feeling confident as a musician.

“The Academy helped me find that tribe and that stops the loneliness because I’ve made connections.”

Continue reading →