BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260424T075530Z UID:8xNVRA DTSTART:20250407T110000 DTEND:20250407T120000 CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20250307T155108 DESCRIPTION: Date: Monday 7th April \n\n Time: Discussion at 11am\, limite d 1:1 consultation slots available from 12:30pm-2:30pm \n\n Location: Onli ne via Zoom \n\n Each month\, Improvised Music Company hosts Cooler Clinic CPD events at The Cooler at The Complex or Online. \n\n Each month\, Impr ovised Music Company hosts Cooler Clinic CPD events at The Cooler at The C omplex or online. In April\, we’re hosting an online discussion with gue st Nat Bartsch—an acclaimed pianist\, composer\, and advocate who has ca rved a unique path in the music industry while embracing her neurodivergen ce. \n\n Nat Bartsch is a twice ARIA-nominated artist known for her beauti fully soothing blend of neoclassical composition\, jazz harmony\, and ambi ent effects. Her distinctively gentle and lyrical sound has reached listen ers worldwide\, accompanying them through deeply personal moments—from b irthing suites to final goodbyes. Proudly neurodivergent\, Nat is part of the growing wave of late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD artists discovering their true selves. She believes neurodiversity is a superpower and that\, with the right support\, neurodiverse musicians can thrive creatively and profe ssionally. \n\n In this session\, Nat will share insights from her career as a composer\, performer\, and entrepreneur—offering valuable takeaways for neurodiverse and neurotypical musicians alike. Topics will include: \ n\n Access &\; Identity: Understanding neurodivergent needs in music an d performance settings \n\n Carving Your Niche: How Nat built an audience\ , engaged ND communities\, and leaned into her brand to create effective m erch \n\n Sustainable Careers: Touring\, working with managers/agents\, an d launching a label \n\n Authenticity &\; Business: Balancing artistic integrity with career-building strategies \n\n This is an opportunity to h ear from an artist who has successfully built a career on her own terms— while also fostering inclusivity and connection in the music world. Whethe r you’re a neurodiverse musician seeking relatable insights or a neuroty pical bandleader looking to better support ND collaborators\, this discuss ion will be eye-opening\, practical\, and inspiring. \n\n Endorsed by Yama ha Pianos\, Nat has released nine albums\, toured internationally\, and co llaborated with artists across jazz\, classical\, and theatre. This breadt h of experience enables Nat to sit comfortably between genres\, challengin g assumptions of what a ‘classical’ or ‘jazz’ artist should be. Af ter several years releasing music for both ABC Jazz and ABC Classic\, she has now established her own record label.\, Amica Records\, for genre bend ing\, kind music. Amica Records also supports emerging artists through Ami ca Familia\, a mentoring and industry skills initiative. \n\n As always\, one-to-one sessions with an IMC team member are available post-discussion\ , covering career concerns such as releasing music\, booking gigs\, and mo re. \n\n Attendance is free\, but registration is required. Sign up now to reserve your spot! \n\n “Listening to Bartsch’s music is akin to feel ing a reassuring hand resting on one’s shoulder. It’s music that invit es contemplation\, and that radiates tenderness\, empathy – and yes\, ho pe.” \n\n — The Age \n LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T095911 LOCATION:Online ORGANIZER:mailto:admin@improvisedmusic.ie SUMMARY:Cooler Clinics Online April: Neurodivergence & Identity with Nat Ba rtsch URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/improvised-music-company/cooler-clinic-april-ne urodivergence-identity-with-nat-bartsch URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/improvised-music-company/cooler-clinic-april-ne urodivergence-identity-with-nat-bartsch END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR