Joan-Albert Serra

Music and Arts Consultant, Manager and Educator

About me

BUILDING CREATIVE RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH MUSIC AND THE ARTS

The power and value of music and the arts

I believe in the transformative power of music and the arts, and their potential to contribute to positive change in society through their cultural, educational and social values.

Mission

My mission is to build creative relationships in the music, arts and education sectors, develop a culture of innovation, stimulate cooperation, foster social responsibility, improve the wellbeing of people and communities, and offer solutions to the artistic and professional challenges of today’s musicians and artists in a complex and changing environment.

Working philosophy

I approach each project in a unique and holistic way, considering its artistic, social and economic implications and taking into account the needs and views of all internal and external stakeholders.

Experience

My professional experience as a leader, manager, educator, producer, performer and composer in different local and international contexts, gives me the inside knowledge needed to support processes of sustainable change in music and arts related organisations.

Areas of expertise

Throughout my career, I’ve developed expertise in:

Leadership, management and organisational design
International relations and networks
Curriculum design and new pedagogical initiatives
Higher education and professional development
Cooperation and entrepreneurship
Live music and audience engagement
Artistic and social research

Consultancy

I advise and support different types of organisations:

Universities and higher education institutions
Live music and performing arts venues
Schools and cultural centres
Foundations, trusts and charities
Public and private organisations
Ensembles, bands and orchestras

ekamusica

My domain name, ekamusica, takes its root form “eka” the Sanskrit word for one, the symbol of unity, the unity and harmony that music can create.