E164: Connections that count: Music, Confidence and the Ripple Effect with Susan Bisatt

What do music, drama, confidence, education and lifelong learning all have in common?Connection.In this episode of The School Run with Jane – Little Voices, Big Stories, Jane is joined by the wonderful Susan Bisatt — highly respected soprano, educator, vocal specialist, former Principal of Little Voices Stockport, and recently retired lecturer in Primary Music at Manchester Metropolitan University.Susan has spent decades working at the highest level in both music and education, shaping lives through performance, teaching and leadership. From growing up in York with access to the arts, to training at conservatoire, performing professionally, working in education outreach, teaching future teachers, and leading within Little Voices, Susan reflects on the many threads that have connected her career and the ripple effect those connections create.This is a thoughtful, uplifting conversation about the power of the arts, the importance of safe and creative spaces for children, and why music and drama are about so much more than performance.This episode is full of warmth, wisdom and a beautiful reminder that when children feel safe, seen and supported, they flourish.About Susan BisattSusan is a highly respected soprano, educator and vocal specialist. She recently retired from her role as Lecturer in Primary Music at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she helped shape the next generation of teachers. She also spent more than 10 years as Principal of Little Voices Stockport, helping hundreds of children grow in confidence through music and drama.Susan continues to champion the value of the arts and is also part of Impropera, an improvising operatic ensemble bringing creativity and musical brilliance together in a completely unique way.Links mentioned in this episode: • Little Voices: littlevoices.org.uk • Impropera • Cultural Learning Alliance: culturallearningalliance.org.uk • Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrunConnect with us: • Podcast Instagram: @theschoolrun_official • Little Voices: @littlevoiceslimitedIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow, leave a review, and share it with someone who would love it too. Your support helps us keep these conversations going.Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea /coffee when we are planning them out please click here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun\Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials \@‌theschoolrun_official / \@‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at [email protected]: For information on Jane’s company Little Voices head to http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠@littlevoiceslimitedYou will often hear references to The Olive Jar to find out more follow @theolivejarcoursewww.theolivejar.online‌Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real