Training and in-house music sessions
Training and in-house music sessions
Some of our Friends from Kidlington Day Service
who have enjoyed making music together
Soundabout offers training for staff in adults’ centres to help them discover simple musical abilities and build upon their strengths to develop relationships and communication with those with whom they work. Using a person-centred, interactive approach we can help you to provide your service users with the opportunity to:
- create music using vocal sounds
- be active participants
- express likes and dislikes
- share fun times together
- feel important and listened to
- make choices
- share feelings
- interact meaningfully
What we offer Sessions for Service Users and Staff Development Training Days
We will create a flexible package to suit your needs.
Where?
At your centre or at the Soundabout base at Thomley Barn, near Oxford
Our methods
Low technology methods, using simple instruments and resonance boards or high technology methods, using Soundbeam, microphones and samplers or a combination of the above
Cost of Soundabout sessions and training
Soundabout is a non-profit making charity and subsidizes the cost of running training and sessions.
Please contact us at Soundabout to discuss your budget and particular needs.
Telephone (01844) 338898 or e-mail info@soundabout.org.uk
This is what service users and staff at Kidlington Day Service, Oxfordshire, are saying about their regular Soundabout sessions.
A service user says:
"I like drumming, stories and Soundbeam and Steve (the trainer)."
A support worker says:
"At first we were very sceptical, but when we saw how much the clients were getting out of it, we changed our minds. The clients bring their own ideas to the sessions and every activity is led and developed by them. It's the pure enjoyment of music and there's no pressure on anybody, they can join in when they like. The people with more profound disabilities can take, part, they feel at home with the trainer, taking turns and enjoying familiar activities."