Jason Goopy is a recognised teacher, scholar, and leader in music education. His research aims to uncover how music education can positively transform lives by examining the nexus between music, education, and psychology using arts-based and mixed-methods. He draws upon 15 years of leading arts programs and teaching music in Australian combined primary and secondary schools. Jason completed the Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Queensland and received the Australian Society for Music Education Callaway Doctoral Award. He is currently Lecturer and Coordinator of Secondary and Instrumental Music Education at Edith Cowan University, Australia.