We offer bespoke workshops and performances for children and young people, many with a range of needs including those whose access to live music might be restricted due to additional support needs, rural isolation or challenging circumstances.
Each year, our musicians deliver hundreds of performances and workshops, bringing joy and inspiration to thousands of children and young people. For many of them, it will have been their first experience of live music.
Where do we work?
LMNS works in a range of settings for young people including:
- Early Years
- Mainstream Schools
- Special Schools
- Youth groups
- Specialist music schools
- Families
- Children in Challenging Circumstances including Looked After Children
- Local authorities to deliver Youth Music Initiative projects
- Intergenerational projects pairing early years centres with care homes
What can young people experience?
We offer a variety of sessions, ranging from one-off concerts, creative music projects to longer term residency programmes, tailored to suit the needs of young people. Our musicians consult with staff in the planning and delivery of all activities. There is the option to include staff CPD in our programmes, building confidence to use musical activities in the classroom.
Why is live music so important?
It is important that all children and young people have access to high quality musical experiences. Not only is it an enjoyable experience, but taking part in regular music-making has been proven to make a major contribution to children’s learning, social and personal development in areas including:
- Exploring and expressing feelings non-verbally, developing conversational skills.
- Improving mood; developing life skills such as turn-taking, collaborating, teamwork; increasing social interaction and self-confidence.
- Improving concentration, memory and developing creativity.
- Encouraging intentional movement, developing motor skills.
Contact info@livemusicnow.scot to find out more.
I can only think of music as inherent in every human being – a birthright. Music co-ordinates mind, body and spirit.
Yehudi Mehuin
We have a number of specially designed projects for children of all ages and abilities. While some projects have been created with ages/abilities in mind, each can be adapted in order to suit the needs of the group.
Traditional Tunes for Tiny People
Scotland’s rich diversity of traditional music presented for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers with interactive participation.
Playtime is Pàistean with Traditional Tunes
Gaelic traditional music presented for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers with interactive participation.
Together in Tune
Bringing together two groups who often do not interact with each other – older people in residential care homes and pre-school children – through intergenerational performances.
Big Music for Little Ears
The exciting world of classical music presented for an early years audience with active participation, storytelling and props.
Pitch, Pulse and Magic
An introduction to classical instrumental music for primary age children with supporting teachers’ CPD session and resource pack linked to the Curriculum for Excellence.
An introduction to classical instrumental music for primary age children with supporting teachers’ CPD session and resource pack linked to the Curriculum for Excellence.
Tricks in Traditional Tunes
Linked sessions performed by a variety of Scottish traditional musicians, exploring Scotland’s rich cultural heritage.
Join Our Band
A creative music making project for young people to work with professional musicians to write their own songs and perform them alongside the band at the end of the project.
Musician in Residence: Additional Support for Learning Schools
Working closely with staff to develop themes related to the curriculum, our specially trained ensembles can provide long-term residencies for children with all levels of additional support needs.
Live Music Now Scotland Pathways
An initiative for talented senior school pupils and those wishing to learn more about pursuing education and outreach work as part of a career in music.
