Q&A

Q&A: Nate Holder

Recently appointed professor and international chair of music education at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Nate Holder is also an author, writer, speaker and professional saxophonist. Hattie Fisk catches up with him
Nate Holder

HF: Congratulations on your new role! Can you tell me a bit about your mission as international chair?

NH: My mission is to see how these conservatoires actually work for the students from the other side and understand where the conservatoire wants to go and how I can help them get there, or at least assist on the way. I want to help the students feel that they have more of a voice – the role is about understanding young people and trying to give them what they need, what they want, and opening and broadening horizons.

HF: What is the motivation behind your music-focused children's books?

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