ICMP’s Lia Mice joins Board of the OHMI Trust

Congratulations to Lia Mice, ICMP's Programme Leader of our MA Creative Music Production, who has joined the OHMI Trust's Board. 

The organisation leads the way in the development and adaptation of musical instruments for people who are physically disabled.

Lia is not only an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, and educator but also designed the ground-breaking One-Handed Violin.

Lia first became involved in OHMI in 2018 when, as part of her PhD in Media and Arts Technology at Queen Mary University of London, she worked on a six-month project to develop the concept for the instrument.

Lia said: "As a programme leader of a Master's in creative music production and as a music tutor, I am committed to developing and championing inclusive music technology and teaching practices."

Since working with OHMI six years ago, the work of the charity has always been on my radar so it's great to now be invited on as a trustee."

Clare Salters, OHMI's Chair, added: "We're delighted to welcome Lia to OHMI's Board. Her incredible knowledge of building instruments together with her PhD in instrument design will be so valuable to OHMI, not least in developing our biennial competition and assessing the submissions of papers and presentations for our major conference on Music & Physical Disability, taking place in Birmingham in March."

Visit liamice.com for more information.

Watch the video on the development of Lia's One-Handed Violin.