James Tarling

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Dr James Tarling

 https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4766-1120

    Accepting PhD Students

    PhD projects

    I currently supervise doctoral students in Music and Education and would welcome applications from prospective students interested in: Music, Music Technology, Music Performance, Creativity and Arts Education, Education and Social Justice, Special Needs, Informal Education, Post-16 Education and Community Arts.

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    Dr James Tarling is an interdisciplinary researcher and lecturer of music, education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). He is a practicing musician, writer and performer with a record out this year on Hungersleep Records that features ex-members of King Crimson and The House of Love/Levitation.

    He has been awarded 'Highly Recommended' Times Education Supplement Teacher of the Year and currently leads a Youth Music 'Trailblazer' project which explores the impact of Open Mic Nights, the value of the arts and how SEND communities contribute to the creative economy. 

    An advocate of public engagement with research, his research has been featured on the BBC Radio Devon, FE Research Podcast and the Voyages of Discovery Festival. He has delivered papars at several conferences including the Association of Music Educators and British Education Research Association.

    James has thirty years’ experience of teaching, education leadership and creative practice that spans music, film making and writing. His creative work has been featured at The Cannes Film Festival, on BBC Radio 2, Channel 4 and The History Channel.

    Academic qualifications

    Education and teaching, Other postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma), NATSENCO - SEND Cordinator Award, University of Plymouth

    Award Date: 10 Sept 2022

    Education and teaching, Doctorate, Music Education Research, University of Sunderland

    Award Date: 1 Feb 2022

    Design, and creative and performing arts, Other, BA Music Conversion, London Metropolitan University

    Award Date: 1 Sept 2004

    Other postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma), PGCE Secondary Music

    Award Date: 1 Sept 2004

    Language and area studies, First Degree, English Literature, University of Leicester

    Award Date: 6 Jun 1994

    Research Interests

    • Music
    • Songwriting
    • Creativity
    • Music Technology
    • Arts Education
    • Social Justice
    • Music Performance
    • Community Arts
    • Creative Industries
    • Special Needs
    • Informal Education

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
      SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
    4. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
      SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
    5. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
      SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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