Projects

Creating Connection Through Music

My work spans songwriting, recording, performance, mentoring and creative collaboration. This collection of selected projects reflects the breadth of my work, from community initiatives and educational programmes to recording projects, performances and creative partnerships.

Selected Projects

Songs of Our Place

Community

A community songwriting initiative that brings people together through creativity, storytelling and original song.

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Train to Sligo

Collaboration

A unique songwriting journey by train. Collaboration, creativity and connection from Dublin to Sligo and back.

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Health & Harmony

Wellbeing

Delivering live music performances in day care and dementia care settings across Ireland through The National Concert Hall's Health & Harmony programme, bringing connection, wellbeing and joy through music.

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Songwriting Workshops

Workshops & Education

Engaging songwriting workshops and programmes for schools, colleges, healthcare settings, festivals and community organisations.

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Minding Creative Minds

Mentoring

Mentoring and supporting members of Ireland's creative community through professional development programmes.

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Sing Your Tinnitus Story

Wellbeing

Co-creative songwriting project with Trinity College Dublin, bringing together people living with tinnitus to share their lived experiences through song.

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Projects with Purpose

For over 18 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of people in schools, universities and colleges, healthcare settings, arts organisations and communities, creating music and projects that connect, inspire and bring people together.

Every project starts with an idea, a story or a conversation, but they all begin with the same belief: that music has the power to connect people.

Whether through songwriting, recording, performance, mentoring or creative collaboration, I create music and projects that bring people together, encourage creativity and build meaningful connections with audiences and communities.

Create

Original songs, recordings and creative projects inspired by people, places and stories.

Perform

Bringing songs to life and sharing them with audiences.

Collaborate

Using music to support mental health, confidence and connection

Connect

Using music to inspire creativity, encourage conversation and bring people together.

In Their Words

Luan has a special talent for engaging and making people very welcome.

Gerry G. Leigh

The perfect mix of fun and musical education

Mark McDongh Train to Sligo

Luan was an excellent teacher. She included everyone and made sure every voice was heard.

Student Loreto Kilkenny

Surefire songwriting, soul-searching, social commentary, and sweet, sweet country tones

Folk & Tumble Never Say Goodbye Review

Never Say Goodbye' is a fine piece of work...the former pre-teen prodigy has matured into a first-rate artist.

Hot Press Never Say Goodbye Review

Luan is an incredibly talented songwriter and music educator.

IMRO Ireland's National Music Rights Organisation & Creative Partner

'Never Say Goodbye' will remind listeners of the quality of Luan Parle's vocals and songwriting

Lonesome Highway Album Review

Luan included everyone and made sure every voice was heard.

Loreto Secondary School Kilkenny Student Participant

The students were really engaged...developing confidence in their composition and performance ability

Participating Music Teacher Songs of Our Place

She was a joy to work with and her methods and style allowed for the participation of all.

South Kilkenny Historical Society Songs of Our Place Participant Group

The workshops opened up the world of music and gave the students confidence in their own creativity and ideas

St Michael’s National School, Danesfort

A fantastic day out....genuinely beneficial to everyone with an interest in how to craft a song

Train to Sligo Workshop Participant

Luan has a special talent for engaging and making people very welcome

Train to Sligo Workshop Participant

The work Luan did was nothing short of magnificent.

Watergate Theatre Songs of Our Place Partner