Sarah Hambly

Profile

I am a postgraduate researcher, supervised by Professor Alinka Greasley and Professor Karen Burland. My PhD, which I began in 2022, focuses on the lived experiences of physically disabled musicians, primarily in Western music cultures. Utilising a Critical Disability Studies approach, it explores the barriers disabled musicians face and considers how their experiences contribute to their musical identities. Part of my thesis involved devising and implementing a narrative interview and analysis approach which foregrounds musicians' stories and focuses on the value of lived experience. 

Responsibilities

• Postgraduate Researcher
• Postgraduate Teaching Assistant

Research interests

I received a 1^st class in my MA&MArts Music and Music Psychology (with industry) from the University of Leeds in 2022.

I began my PhD in 2022. Between 2021-2024 I have held multiple research evaluation and assistant positions within the School of Music and on a freelance basis. This has included conducting evaluations of Be Curious 2021, a large-scale public engagement event held by the University of Leeds, and working with Made with Music and Concerteenies to explore the benefits of their community music projects focusing on music for families within perinatal mental health and community settings. 

Qualifications

• BA&MArts Music and Music Psychology (Ind)

Student education

I currently teach music psychology and musicology within the School of Music, specifically leading seminars and delivering lectures focusing on music and disability studies.