We had the second of our two music workshops at the Charles Dickens Centre, Lake Road, Portsmouth. In the session some participants continued their introduction to music technology and recording, by exploring more of the software, for others this was new. They also had support with playing the acoustic guitars. The group worked together to setup the microphones, to play and to record/engineer a piece of music, which they had composed.
Included is a picture of the group of five discussing ideas for recording their piece of music.Included is a picture of four participants, recording their piece of music.
We are going to be offering more Music Workshops soon.
We had the first of our two music workshops at the Charles Dickens Centre, Lake Road, Portsmouth. In the session the participants had an introduction to music technology and recording.
A picture of the participants working as a group, playing and recording their work.
Our next session will be on the 29th September 2018.
Using computer music software, and real instruments, you will have an introduction to music technology. You will be able to compose your own music, and play instruments in the software. You may enjoy singing, or recording, editing, and mixing your ideas? These small group sessions are for people of all ages, living with some form of sight loss or other disabilities, and will be driven by you as a group, in a safe supportive environment.
The group recording, playing keyboard, and percussion instruments.
Dates: 15th September, and 29th September 2018
Time: 2pm – 4pm.
Venue: Charles Dickens Activity Centre, Lake Road, Portsmouth.
Cost: £10.00 per session.
Spaces will be limited!
To find out more, secure your place, and inform us of any additional needs, please contact us via:
Another successful Disability Equality and Visual Impairment Awareness Training event took place today. Organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, and held at Gunwharf Quays, the event was facilitated by Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) and David Shervill, Founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C.
David and Madissa getting ready to deliver the session.
LMS UK Founder, Dave Taylor, asked Global Music Visions C.I.C. to create brief audio descriptions for this Exhibition.
David Shervill handing the Memory Sticks to Dave Taylor.
The purpose of the Exhibition is to showcase the work of those who are blind and partially sighted, showing that regardless of your level of sight you can enjoy photography and art, or explore other interests you may have. The accompanying audio description enhances the viewing experience for those who are blind or partially sighted.
The Exhibition is running from 14th May until 14th June 2018 in the Central Library on the ground floor.
To find out more please contact Dave Taylor, via one of the following ways below:
Email: losingmysight@outlook.com
This Event is being held at Gunwharf Quays, Gunwharf Quays House, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ, 10am to 12noon. This event is organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, and facilitated by Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) and David Shervill, Founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C.
Topics Covered Include: Models of Disability, Understanding Visual Impairment, and how to promote inclusive practice around visual and communication needs.
Event Poster.
Session Outcomes Include: Understanding the value of the Social Model of Disability, be confident in communicating with disabled people, the use of correct language and etiquette, and be able to promote effective inclusion.
Global Music Visions C.I.C. were asked by Artist Clarke Reynolds to create soundtracks for use during his residency with Sticks Gallery in Fareham Shopping Centre. We created a Sea Soundscape, plus sounds for a Citrus Still Life session, and also a relaxing Country Meadow, to stimulate artistic ideas.
Clarke Reynolds receiving his CD from David.
The purpose of the Exhibition is to encourage visually impaired people to experience art using taste, touch, smell, and sound senses, as triggers for producing their own art work. It is also hoped that people with vision will also explore Clarke’s artwork.
Clarke’s residency begins on 23rd April until 20th May 2018. People are welcome to come and join Clarke working on his art exhibits, and to produce something themselves.
From 20th – 27th May, between 11am to 4pm there will be a solo exhibition of the work produced.
To find out more please contact Clarke Reynolds on:
We had another fun afternoon of music at Minstead Trust in Portsmouth, working with a group of people with all different abilities. Everyone joined in playing percussion instruments, and some in the group led parts of the session too. There was a real buzz of energy in the room, and everyone was in a festive mood at the end.
A participant playing tambourine along to the music.
To find out more about Minstead Trust, and their services in the Portsmouth and the New Forest area, use the contact details below.
David and Jim went to Southampton Sight to run a music workshop for a group of visually impaired young people. It was a group with quite a wide age range.
Some of the group playing the percussion instruments, and singing their song “My Friend Chic”.
After a sing-along warm up, the group decided to compose a song about a teddy bear called Chic. Mind mapping their ideas onto paper gave the group the opportunity to think about and discuss what Chic might be like, what he would like to eat, things he liked to do, etc.
They wrote their own lyrics to the song using the ideas from the mind map. The song was called “My friend Chic”, and was inspired by a participant’s teddy bear.
They randomly chose some chords, which Jim used to create a tune on the acoustic guitar.
Using percussion instruments to play along with Jim, the group sang the lyrics they had written. The group also performed the song at the end of the session to friends, family, and staff members.
Everyone had an enjoyable time, according to the feedback received.
Chic the Teddy Bear
To find out more about SoCo Music Project, visit the links below:
The event, organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, was held at Gunwharf Quays today. Facilitated by Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) and David Shervill, Founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C. the topics covered included: History and Models of Disability, Understanding Visual Impairment, and how to promote inclusive practice around visual and communication needs.
