Look how happy our team members are - and why wouldn't they be? We've nearly done it!

Curiosity and experimentation are at the heart of creative music making. We wouldn't have the rich musical heritage that we enjoy in 2013 were it not for all the composers, instrument makers and performers who, over the preceeding millenia have repeatedly asked the question; "I wonder what it would sound like if... ?"

In response to Phoebe's post, http://www.drakemusic.org/blog/phoebe/special-needs-classroom-music and to get me started, here, on my new blog, I thought I'd post some reasons why I think electronic keyboards are still a great resource for disabled pupils:

1) Many people who do not have sufficient strength or range of movement to play other instruments can use them.

2) If necessary, they can be played with a head or foot-pointer.

3) Often, a split facility means that two students can play one keyboard, each with a distinct instrumental sound.

Drake Music had a strong presence at the Music Education Expo held in London on March 20/21 with no less than six of our Associate Musicians either attending sessions or delivering Teachmeets and presentations. The needs and musical interests of SEN/ Disabled people have historically never been so firmly on the music education agenda and Drake Music's active participation in a range of debates and seminars demonstrates our commitment to keeping the spotlight shining on SEND and music.