About Sound Sense
We are a membership organisation that provides support to organisations and individuals who help people make music in their communities -- through leading music workshops and teaching -- by providing these services:
- supporting their professional development and providing opportunities to network
- giving information and advice and helping people make contacts
- raising awareness of issues in community music
- running a membership scheme
Professional development
At our area gatherings - professional development events held through the UK - participants can develop their skills in running workshops.
Information and advice
We give support for those running music projects for all ages and communities. We also provide information about sources of funding for projects, advice on how to contact skilled community musicians, and give guidance on issues such as child protection. And much more.
Contact us with all your queries.
Advocacy and lobbying
Sound Sense plays a key role in reporting on projects that deal with major issues. Our research reports, information packs and journals, and advocacy activities enable those working in community development, regeneration, health and education to see the benefits of community music in their field of work. And community music workers themselves learn from each other's experiences.
Sound Sense members can find the latest news of our advocacy campaigns in their Bulletin Board and in the members' area.
Membership
Our membership scheme provides great benefits for those working in community music including:
- free public liability insurance
- access to CRB checks
- free and discounted publications
- regular magazines and newsletters
- information and advice on anything from funding help to child protection issues
- free or discounted professional development events
