Calling all young musicians, producers, and aspiring industry professionals (ages 16-25)!
ON TRACK is a brand-new music industry day designed to help you take the next step in your career. Hosted by Music in Devon Initiative (MIDI) in partnership with Devon Music Education Hub, this full-day event brings together industry experts, artists, and organisations to offer insights, advice, and opportunities across live and recorded music.
What’s Happening?
Panel Discussions – Hear from industry professionals on:
- Live Music – Festivals, venues, promoters, bookers, and merch
- Recorded Music – Streaming, sync, publishing, royalties, and the rise of AI
- Wellbeing & Support – Funding, diversity, inclusion, and health in the music industry
Listening Groups – Get expert feedback on your tracks and advice on how to move forward.
Exhibitors & Networking – Meet industry professionals, organisations, and fellow creatives.
Live Showcases – Emerging artists performing throughout the day, leading into an evening gig featuring fresh new talent and a potential headline act!
Whether you’re a musician, producer, songwriter, or want to work behind the scenes, On Track will give you the knowledge, contacts, and confidence to take your music career forward.
Grab your £5 ticket now and get On Track!
I received my training at The Royal Academy of Music, achieving a BMus Hons degree as well as my LRAM, and later trained with English National Opera. Since graduating, I have continued to teach singing as well as pursuing a career as a professional singer, highlights of which have been performing with English National Opera for their Opera Squad, and working with companies such as West Green House Opera, Iford Arts and Opera Della Luna. Throughout my singing career I have remained dedicated to my teaching which I absolutely adore! I am currently working as a singing teacher at Queen’s College London and until this summer, their preparatory school, QCPS. I have been teaching at Queen’s College since 2005 and the Prep School since 2009 and have found both preparatory and secondary levels equally enjoyable and rewarding. I teach both the classical and musical theatre ABRSM syllabuses and also Trinity Rock and Pop. All my students are taught a solid classical technique which results in a safe and healthy sound production that in turn enables them to approach a wide variety of musical repertoire. A number of my students have gone on to study at conservatories, have been awarded choral scholarships in Oxbridge chapel choirs, or have continued to be members of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain whilst studying. As a teacher the most important thing for me is that my pupils love their lessons as I find they tend to progress far more quickly working on the repertoire they love, which enables these young singers to more easily reach their potential!
Daisi is offering a series of 4 FREE online CPD sessions (as part of a Youth Music Funded project Shifting Sounds) to support primary teaching and support staff in the use of the new Charanga resources using their YuStudio software.
The first round of teacher-to-teacher music tech CPD offered last year 2024, was highly successful and places are limited for this next series, so you will need to register your interest quickly.
Completely free and fully backed by the Devon Music Education Hub. The sessions are led by the highly experienced and skilled primary music lead Joanna Parsons from Ilfracombe Primary school.
A unique opportunity for specialist and non-specialist teachers and support staff interested in gaining skills and confidence to implement music tech with their young people. Creating fully accessible sessions that break down barriers for children and staff, who don’t see themselves as musical.
Time to learn, have a go, reflect, question and build in confidence, with the support from a primary teacher who knows all the tips, tricks and approaches that make this an invaluable skill, not just for music, but across the whole curriculum.
Contact Daisi to register your interest admin@daisi.org.uk
I went to Chethams school of music, I have a first class music degree from Manchester University, Diploma in Music Therapy and a PGCE. I’ve taught violin for over 20 years from beginners to diploma level, I have also coached ensembles. I’m also trained in early years music, psychology of teaching and the kodaly method. I have led workshops for nursery and primary school staff, and taught weekly music groups in these settings. I’ve also performed as a violinist in orchestras, quartets, bands, as a soloist and in educational concerts.
I am a friendly and kind teacher who enjoys working with individuals, small groups and classes. I currently work with small groups, individuals and classes in various primary schools. I am a qualified teacher.
Join Communication practitioner and regional Makaton tutor Susie Nowell-Kelley, and Strategic Lead for Early Years Music Charlotte Gibbs, to explore hello and goodbye songs , musical play games, songs around emotions, colours and animals as well as seasonal songs. During this session you will learn and explore how to use, up to 40 key word signs and symbols to support songs and musical play that will promote the development of children’s early expression and comprehension of language.
To reserve your place, please complete the following booking form. Please note that while this opportunity is being offered on a fully subsidised basis, we reserve the right to apply an administrative charge of £50 if you fail to attend having booked a place. If you book a place but are no longer able to make it, you must let us know in advance of the session.
My journey includes earning a master’s degree in music therapy and gaining extensive experience in therapeutic settings covering the entire life cycle. As a mature student with a teaching background, and as a parent, I have worked with Multi-Disciplinary Teams, families, patients and students throughout their educational journey and therapeutic journeys, allowing me to develop a strong foundation in providing holistic care through music therapy. Education University of the West of England – Masters in Music Therapy 2024 University of Plymouth Ba Hons in Music 2008 University of Plymouth PGCE 2009 Full Qualified Teaching Status 2011 Awards – Single Parent Award – Outstanding Commitment to Studies during PGCE Boards – HCPC registered QTS registered Experience RecoveryDevon – current Secured funding to implement a small-scale music therapy initiative catering to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses in remote rural areas, as well as their families and caregivers. Trainee Music Therapist with UWE 2020 – 2024 Student Representative UWE Year 2 – Supporting Students Needs whilst on the course Placements : SEND PLMD School – CHROMA PICU Adult Mental Health 1-1 work – Somerset NHS Taunton, NHS and Towersay Music Therapy Trust – Devon Intergenerational Groupwork with ( Volunteer Assistant Music Therapist/ UWE Trainee Music Therapist) Reminiscent Learning – Wellington, Somerset Charity for Families living with Dementia in the community 1-1 Group Work • During my clinical training, I established a thriving music therapy practice within a PICU unit and with a Dementia Charity. I took the lead in producing compelling information leaflets,( currently used in Y1 lectures at UWE), and eye-catching posters, and provided training sessions for the staff to gain support and for me to aim to work seamlessly with the MDTs. They were enthusiastically encouraged to attend the sessions, offering their valuable input and gaining insights into how the patients or clients engaged with the therapy during reflection after each session. This would enable me to also learn, reflect and develop future sessions. • Additionally, I meticulously followed the standard 12-week assessment process and implemented four key evidence-based strategies within music therapy to effectively engage with the patients, clients, or students, creating a comprehensive approach that ensures the therapy is truly person-centred. This approach allowed the clients to confidently tell their stories and explore with me, as a therapist I would improvise, create lyrics, stories, lullabies, and story albums to share with the family and incorporate technology apps within the sessions or for clients to use independently. I would engage clients with my ability to hold, mirror, and match, create a relationship using humour, compassion and empathy with them connecting through music without words and noticing moments of synchronicity and engagement with that person. • I generated goals, outcomes, and clinical assessments in collaboration with the MDT, my supervisors, the client, and the family. One example is when I worked with a quadriplegic young client to explore vocal sounds and arm movements. The MDT was unsure how to engage the client, so I used music and turned the piano into a game. I also used humour by placing the symbol at certain angles, sound clashes, and chromaticism on the piano,
B at A Level Music. A* at GCSE Music. Distinction in Grade 5 Theory. 1st Class BMus Performance degree, specialising in Contemporary Guitar. Grade 8 Trumpet Merit. Grade 5 Piano Pass. Been instrumental teaching and running Ensembles (specifically jazz/big bands) since the age of 16 (I am currently 28). Have been a part of semi successful Indie band before they disbanded in 2024 (60k followers on Instagram, 2k subscribers on YouTube, sold out UK tour in 2023).
I have played music since I was a child and have been teaching for about 20 years. I’ve worked for Berkshire Music Trust, Music for Schools Foundation and tge Early Music Centre. I’ve taught individual, group and whole class lessons. I’ve also conducted bands and ensembles including the Bershire Jazz Ensemble. Whilst working for a Seniot tutor for MFSF I was in charge of all teachers and schools in Oxfordshire.
Hub Sounds is a new series of events aimed at providing opportunities for school groups to enjoy live music in a range of styles, fun music activities and sing with leading performers and music educators. Each term we will work in partnership with a secondary school to deliver a Hub Sounds event in a different area, with the aim of children from local primary schools.
We are thrilled to announce that our next Hub Sounds event will take place at Bideford College on Friday 28 March 2025, you can choose to attend either the morning session starting at 10.30am or afternoon session starting at 1pm. Both the morning and afternoon sessions will involve performances from professional artists, interactive music through Hub organisations, live music from young musicians and a Big Sing!
Devon Music Education Hub would like acknowledge the generous support of our host schools for supporting these events.
