News

• Blog
• 11 July 2025
• Katy Rimington & Sarah Young

Strengthening skills & sustaining impact: Final reflections from Bombolulu School of Promise

Kenya

In their final blog, Katy and Sarah reflect on the final phase of the training at Bombolulu School of Promise — a time of consolidation, celebration, and confident handover. With trained staff now leading sessions independently, this marks a meaningful step towards sustainable music provision embedded within the school’s daily life.

• Children
• Caregivers
• Tailored Training (On-site)

• News
• 8 July 2025

Apply now for Interactive Music-Making 2025/26!

United Kingdom

Applications are now open for our 2025/26 Interactive Music-Making course in East London! Practical and inclusive – this part-time training is open to all early years practitioners, no musical background required.

• Caregivers
• Children
• Disability
• Interactive Music-Making

• News
• 4 July 2025

Farewell and thank you to Jane Robbie

After an incredible 25 years of dedication, warmth, and unwavering commitment, we say a fond farewell to Jane Robbie as she steps down from her role on the Board of Trustees.

• Organisation

• Blog
• 2 July 2025
• Ella Semple

Work experience: A chance to peek behind the scenes

We were pleased to welcome a temporary new face to our team last week, when Ella joined us in the office for two days of work experience and a chance to see the inner workings of a small international charity.

• Organisation

• News
• 30 June 2025

Icyerekezo n’Ingaruka nziza z’ibikorwa bya “Youth Led Musical Therapy” (YLMT)

Rwanda

Umufatanyabikorwa wacu wo mu Rwanda, Audace Musoni, yagiranye ikiganiro n’umwe mu bagize inama ngishwanama yacu, Dr Nicky Haire, ku bikorwa n’icyerekezo cya Youth Led Musical Therapy (YLMT).

• Caregivers
• Children
• Disability
• Awareness
• Inspiration

• News
• 30 June 2025

Youth Led Musical Therapy’s Inspiring Vision and Impact

Rwanda

Our Rwandan Partner, Audace Musoni, speaks to our Advisory Panel member, Dr Nicky Haire, about Youth Led Musical Therapy’s work and vision.

• Caregivers
• Children
• Disability
• Awareness
• Inspiration

• Blog
• 20 June 2025
• Sarah Young & Katy Rimington

Music and Courage: Weeks 3 & 4 at Bombolulu School of Promise

Kenya

Week 4 in Mombasa saw staff at Bombolulu School of Promise leading music sessions with growing confidence and creativity. From song-filled classrooms and staff trainings to lunchtime art and weekend exploring, Sarah and Katy have seen how music continues to bring positive energy to the school community.

• Caregivers
• Children
• Tailored Training (On-site)

• Blog
• 16 June 2025
• Alexia Quin OBE

Our latest CPD event to inspire Interactive Music Makers’ practice: A focus on more complex needs among very young children

United Kingdom

In today’s Interactive Music-making CPD session, we spent some time really thinking about ways one Interactive Music-Maker might extend her work with children with more complex needs, including significant physical disabilities.

• Caregivers
• Children
• Disability
• Interactive Music-Making

• Blog
• 12 June 2025
• Fabienne van Eck - Translated by Firas Alhawat

A lasting impact: Fabienne van Eck reflects on Heba’s Journey with Music as Therapy in Jordan

Jordan

Heba’s story is a brilliant example of the ways our training can continue to have a lasting impact, even in the context of regional conflict. In charting her experience: the skills she developed, the fears she overcame, it shows how her learning journey ultimately equipped her with greater confidence to use music in the care she provides to children with disabilities.

• Caregivers
• Children
• Disability
• Distance Learning Programme

• Blog
• 12 June 2025
• Fabienne van Eck - Translated by Firas Alhawat

أثر دائم: فابيان فان إيك تروي انطباعاتها عن رحلة هبة مع تدريب “الموسيقا كعلاج” في الأردن

Jordan

تشكل قصة هبة مثالاً رائعاً يبين الأثر الدائم الذي يمكن للدورات التدريبية التي نقدمها أن تحدثه بطرق مختلفة حتى في السياقات التي تشهد صراعات إقليمية. ومن خلال توثيق تجربتها، بكل ما طورته فيها من مهارات وما تغلبت عليه من مخاوف، فإن هبة توضح الثقة الكبيرة التي اكتسبتها في النهاية من خلال رحلتها في التعلم لتصبح قادرة على استخدام الموسيقا في ما تقدمه من رعاية للأطفال من ذوي الإعاقة

• Caregivers
• Children
• Disability
• Distance Learning Programme