Sound Practice: Module 9
Immersive Nature-Inspired and Nature-Based Music Making

Module Overview
Explore and learn about:
- The benefits of working outdoors and using natural multi-sensory resources (indoors and outdoors) as a creative and interactive tool for music making.
- Key aspects of your practice as it relates to nature-based, or nature-inspired music making, including: links to Forest School practice, set-up, weather considerations, using themes, selecting resources, considerations for session planning, and health and safety.
- How to devise and create nature-inspired music making activities.
Module Details
Nature Inspired Music Making: Using natural multi-sensory resources and working outdoors.
This module explores nature-inspired music making, in both outdoor and indoor environments.
In this module you will explore the benefits of working with natural resources and in outdoor settings, as well as the link to Forest School practice.
The key practical considerations around nature-based practice will be covered including set up, weather considerations, and clothing for outdoor sessions. You will also explore using themes, selecting natural resources, music making activities, session planning, health and safety considerations, and risk benefits.
Date:
Thursday 17 June, 2027
Time:
09:30 – 16:00
In-person, at:
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, GL8 8QS.
Price:
- £200 for the single module.
- £150 discounted rate for charities, not-for-profit education and healthcare providers, parents, carers, and community musicians.
- £2,200 as part of the full Sound Practice training programme.
- £1,650 discounted rate for charities, not-for-profit education and healthcare providers, parents, carers, and community musicians.
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