Sounds Fun

 Music in the Community

It is my belief that everyone can, and should, have access to music to enrich their lives, regardless of culture, background or perceived ability. You don't have to be a musician, or know anything about music to have fun with sound. You can play around with it just like putty. Make it do whatever you want it to. It can be recorded, played back, and everyone can have a turn, adding his or her own unique expression.

'Sounds Fun' workshops are a great way to build up a sense of group identity. A selection of percussion instruments from around the world is available as well as home-made sound-makers. My workshops are fun, therapeutic and a positive experience for all concerned.

 Who can benefit?

People I work with include:

  • Adults with Learning Disabilities

  • Adults with Mental Health Problems

  • Older People

  • Children with Learning Disabilities

  • School Projects

  • Young People

  • Pre-school children

  • Adults with Physical Disabilities

 What services are on offer?

 Who have I worked for in the past?

I have been employed by a host of organisations including:-

  • Art Link

  • Birmingham Social Services

  • Leisure Link

  • Birmingham City College

  • Kids West Midlands

  • Warwickshire Association of Youth Clubs

  • Open Door

  • Mencap

  • Creative Arts Unit, Sandwell

  • RNIB

  • Sampad

  • CPDU-Youth

  • The Rathbone Society

  • Personalised Arts Services

  • Solihull SNAP

  • Vision Impaired Service, Sandwell

  • Sandwell Third Age Arts

  • Birmingham Education Department

  • Full Potential Arts

  • Age Concern

  • The National Trust

  • and many others besides.

 What kind of venue is suitable?

I have conducted my workshops in many places including:-

  • Leisure Centres / Community Centres

  • Colleges

  • Drop in Centres for people with Mental Health Problems

  • Residential Homes

  • Day Centres / Special Schools

  • Youth Centres / Play-schemes / After School Clubs

  • Nurseries / Pre-school / Reception Classes