Research, Strategy & Mentorship

Supporting individuals and organisations across research, education, arts, health, and community practice.

"Alex is an expert in the field that I would never hesitate to bring into any work we are doing."

— Simon Glenister, Founder & CEO, Noise Solution

Transform ideas into impactful research and practice

I am passionate about supporting individuals and organisations to design, deliver, and communicate meaningful research, programs, and professional pathways.

Drawing on over 20 years of experience across academia, health, education, and the arts, I offer strategic guidance in research and evaluation, program design, academic development, and ethical community-engaged practice.

My professional life is driven by a combined passion for music, arts and culture, and the goals of promoting human rights, social wellbeing, and equality. My approach is intentional, rigorous, values-driven, and grounded in a commitment to community, empowerment, and social justice.

"Alex combines expertise with empathy and innovation with reliability."

— Dr Elliot Gann, Psychologist, Founder & Director, Today’s Future Sound

Areas of Work

    • Research and evaluation design

    • Impact measurement and reporting

    • Community-engaged methodologies

    • Internal research capacity building

    • Program design and implementation

    • School arts program consultation

    • Organisational development and sustainability planning

    • Professional development workshops

    • Research career and academic mentoring

    • PhD and publication support

    • Ethics and methodology guidance

    • Holistic professional development

    • Arts-based wellbeing programs

    • Music technology in therapeutic and educational settings

    • Beat making and Hip Hop-informed approaches

    • Community, institutional, and correctional contexts

Selected Experience

  • Over 20 years of experience across academia, health, education, policy, and the Arts

  • Advisor to government, universities, hospitals, schools, and community organisations

  • International keynote speaker and invited lecturer

  • Editor, reviewer, and author of numerous academic publications

  • Designer of research frameworks, evaluation systems, and university curricula

  • Mentor and supervisor to researchers, clinicians, and early career academics

"His scholarship blossoms from his genuine love and deep respect for electronic music and its role in supporting liberation for marginalised communities."

— Dr Michael Viega, Associate Professor of Music Therapy, Montclair State University

Selected Organisations & Partnerships

Local

  • University of Melbourne

  • VicHealth

  • Royal Children’s Hospital

  • Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

  • Australian Childhood Foundation

  • Centre for Adolescent Health

  • Frontyard Youth Services

  • Hip Hop 101

  • The Song Room

  • Melbourne Youth Orchestra

  • Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

  • CARCLEW

  • City of Hobart

  • Kickstart Arts

International

  • Texas State University

  • State University of New York

  • Today’s Future Sound

  • CREATE Lab

  • FlowStory

  • Hip Hop Heals UK

  • Project IN

  • INRESET

  • Noise Solution

  • Fundació de Música Ferrer Salat

  • Music Therapy Trust India

  • University of Bergen

  • Grieg Academy Music Therapy Research Centre

Ready to discuss your goals?

Whether you are designing a research project, developing a new program, or navigating your academic and professional journey, I would be delighted to explore how I can support you.

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