Music Time
Music time sessions include a variety of activities supporting musical, creative, and social interaction, using instruments, voice, breath, and movement. All the instruments and props used in the sessions are selected to be accessible to play and allow for exploration of different sounds and tactile experiences. Instruments typically used are handheld percussion instruments such as handbells, tambourines, cabasas, rainsticks, shakers, windchimes, and different types of drums. The sessions are tailored to suit diverse age ranges and levels of development and each person’s unique contribution is valued positively. The sessions offer a relaxed yet stimulating space, and provide an engaging way for being part of a shared musical experience.
Music time sessions help
- Encourage participation and interaction in a group activity
- Support social and communication skills
- Increase a person’s sense of identity and independence
- Develop and maintain motor skills
- Facilitate emotional and creative expression
- Build confidence and self-esteem
- Offer a sense of belonging
- Increase physical relaxation
Who are the sessions for?
- early years groups
- children and adults with additional needs
- families
- children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
Music time sessions offer a great way to work inclusively with music, as they allow everyone to take part at their own pace and level of ability. Please get in touch for more information about music time sessions in your setting. Workshops and taster sessions can be arranged.
We offer training opportunities around using the MUSIC TIME format in different settings, including SEN and mainstream schools, care homes, and play groups.
Online and in-person sessions are available.
