Sounds of Intent is a model of musical development that sets out how we all engage with music, from children in the early years to older people with dementia, from those with profound learning difficulties who are still learning to process sound, to others who are regarded as advanced musicians in their culture. Sounds of Intent is not specific to a particular style or genre of music; it is meant for music teachers, therapists, community musicians, carers, relatives and friends wherever they are, to help them:
Sounds of Intent has reached 1000 followers on Instagram! From launching the page in May 2022, to beginning to post in earnest in November 2023, we couldn't be prouder of this progress. Sounds of Intent…
Sound Touch is a new nine-lesson course from The Amber Trust for instrumental and vocal teachers working with blind and partially sighted students. It combines practical, evidence-based strategies with stories from Amber Trust pupils and…
We use our research into the impact of music in the brain and body to create resources and strategies to bring music to everyone, regardless of ability or need. Your donation helps us develop accessible instruments, offer inclusive qualifications, train teachers and care givers and create resources to support music making for all.