Apply now for Interactive Music-Making 2025/26!

We are now accepting applications for our next Interactive Music-Making programme for early years practitioners.

Led by expert music therapists, Interactive Music-Making is a practice-based course which teaches a unique, child-centred approach to music-making, fostering each child’s individual potential.

Peer learning, practical workshops, and reflective practice are core to our Interactive Music-Making programme, which will ultimately equip you to lead your own, targeted music-making sessions with confidence in your own setting.

Delivered by us and our network of Interactive Music-Making Associates, this year’s programme will run from East London between November 2025 and February 2026.

This training will not just teach someone how to be an Interactive Music-Maker – it will make the participant a better teacher and practitioner.

IMM student 2025

Who is the course for?

The course is for primarily for anyone working with children under the age of 5, including independent practitioners, community musicians, and music practitioners with relevant early years’ experience.

Where and when will the course run?

This is a part-time course. Weekly tutorials and practical workshops will be held in East London, from Friday 7th November 2025 to Friday 16th February 2026, 12pm-3pm (with a break over Christmas).

Between February and May 2026, you will deliver 8 weeks of supervised Interactive Music-Making sessions in your own setting.

This course has really built my confidence to support children’s development through music.

IMM student 2025

Do I need any prior musical skills to apply?

No! Interactive Music-Making is suitable and accessible for all early years’ practitioners.

What are the course fees?

Full course fees are £750. However, 7 FREE Award places are available to applicants from early years settings each year, covering:

• Fully-funded course fees
• Up to £650 contribution towards staff cover and travel to attend training
• A full set of musical instruments to equip your setting

Subsidised places are also available on request for independent applicants who aren’t eligible for an Award place, or for settings who don’t require a full Award place.

How do I apply?

To apply for an Award place (available to EY settings only):

• The applying practitioner should complete a IMM Student Application Form (or download a Word copy)
• The setting manager should complete the IMM Award Application Form (or download a Word copy)

To apply for a fully paid or part-subsidised place:

• The applying practitioner should complete the IMM Student Application Form only (or download a Word copy). If applying for a subsidised place, please use Section J to detail the level of financial assistance you require.

Apply by Friday 17th October 2025!

For more information or application details, visit our Interactive Music-Making page or get in touch with elsahariades@musicastherapy.org with any questions or to arrange an informal chat.