Eleanor Ward, Information and Training Manager, is responsible for supporting the workforce development of London’s music education sector. She provides information, advice and guidance to practitioners at all stages of their careers, programmes training and events, and develops partnerships across the sector. Prior to joining Sound Connections, she worked for the PRS for Music Foundation and Arts Council England, before pursuing a career as a freelance music producer. An avid gig goer, she is (very) slowly training for a half marathon at the end of 2012.