Philosophy
The laws of music reflect and underpin the laws of nature
- Lifemusic supports the belief that each and every one of us is a creative musician - we all share the capacity to make music in a manner of our choosing: this is our birthright.
- Lifemusic maintains that music is an integral part of the inner and outer framework of life.
- Lifemusic seeks to empower ALL to become creative musicians.
- Lifemusic promotes the idea that music is too precious a commodity to be monopolised by the music industry: music belongs to everyone.usic is dedicated to the principle of lifelong learning.
- Lifemusic is egalitarian, socially inclusive and non-elitist.
- Lifemusic is committed to supporting the role music plays in personal and social development, through community music, music therapy and music healing.
Aims
- To acknowledge and nurture the musician in everyone
- To promote participation in the creation of music
- To encourage individuals, families and other groups to make their own music
- To facilitate musical creativity for all, regardless of age, ability, race or creed
- To share skills and promote skills through workshops and training
- To acknowledge and promote the role music can play in the fostering of emotional development and emotional literacy
- To promote and develop the therapeutic and healing properties of music
- To give back to people the music that belongs to them
- To provide a means of communicating with others through attunement and empathy
Lifemusic runs workshops, playshops and projects for people. It is part of the rapidly expanding field of community music and is affiliated to Sound Sense, the UK’s professional association for community musicians. If you wish to participate, share ideas or skills, join a workshop, train as a workshop leader, network with others or simply register an interest then contact:
Rod Paton
+44 1243 265880
mob and text: +44 7717 416319
email: rod.paton@gmail.com