Basic Training
An intensive entry-level training in Community Music practice: facilitation fundamentals, inclusive musical leadership, co-creation methods, and clear principles and standards. On completion you can plan and lead participatory music-making activities with confidence, and you will know the most relevant next step for your development.
Who it’s for
For musicians, social workers, educators and cultural practitioners who wish to learn and explore the basics of community music.
Participants should bring a collaborative mindset and an openness to working with people on equal terms. A willingness to reflect on practice, receive feedback and develop facilitation skills is important. Comfort with making music in front of others, at any level, and curiosity about leading and co-creating with groups will help participants get the most out of the programme.
Course content
Foundations: Approach and basics of community music
Workshop basics: Workshop structure, scheduling, venues, materials, group dynamics, safeguarding concepts in practice
Warm-up toolkit: Collection of warm-ups (body / voice / rhythm / listening / play), building trust, managing group energy
Basics of musical material & co-creation: simple musical structures (songs, grooves, layers, arrangements) for groups with mixed abilities, musical guidance, ideas for co-creation, improvisation, quality through process
Practical preparation: planning, implementation, objectives, resources, basics of evaluation, next steps in personal development
Format
Two and a half days or a 5-week weekly course.
Participation is free of charge.
Interested? Sign up to our next training!
If you any questions, please contact: marleen.kiesel@paperlantern.eu