01550 760400Last week we attended the Natspec Techability conference. The keynote presentation explained how music can break barriers and create belonging for every young person regardless of background or ability. Charlie and Lee from The Music Works shared powerful stories that really gave us food for thought.
We got a great demonstration of affordable inclusive easy-to-use technology that offered simple ways for people to make music from any object.
Iulian, who attended the conference said,
“You don't need to be able to read music to make music. The equipment we were shown to make sounds from any conductible objects isn't new (for example, water) But rapidly evolving technology means the sounds can be mixed and layered with a tablet or laptop, offering even more opportunities for residents and learners.”
The presentation demonstrated how you can produce a simple beat or sound from an object, water or with your body. You don't have to be musical to create a rhythm by tapping something, such as the carrot! Creating music in this way also offers a real sense of community, it builds connections as you see your contribution being layered with other sounds and other people to create music.
There are no wrong notes. Everybody can make music with this type of technology it’s so tactile and is the ultimate in accessible music making.
Following the conference we’ve now got lots of ideas on integrating this kind of technology into our provision. You can support us to bring more equipment like this to residents and learners by donating to our festive appeal, focused on increasing musical experiences, today.