Devon Music Education Hub and Young Sounds UK are working together to deliver musical opportunities to young people across Devon.
We know that it is sometimes difficult for families and young musicians to find the information, advice and guidance they need. Often people find this information by accident while others sadly don’t, missing the support they need for their musical development.
We’re playing our part in changing this by teaming up with Young Sounds UK through the ‘Connect programme’. Connectors exist to take away the hit and miss nature of finding information and guidance for young musicians, especially those facing barriers to accessing musical opportunities.
With extensive knowledge of their local musical landscape and the national picture too, they connect young musicians with opportunities and advice, ranging from music groups to funding.
For more information on the Young Sounds UK Connect programme, please see here: Young Sounds Connect – Young Sounds
Meet our Connector
Favourite album: Little Voice by Sara Bareilles
Favourite food: Cheese (any and every kind!)
Favourite thing to do (outside of music): Read a murder mystery
Hi, I’m Hannah and I’m a Connector for Young Sounds UK and Devon Music Education Hub.
In my role, I signpost young people to musical opportunities in Devon and provide advice about funding that may support them in their musical journeys. I work part-time as a Secondary Music Teacher and enjoy making my students laugh (usually at my terrible singing!). I run a Music Centre where young people aged 8-18 can learn to play an instrument at a low cost and join an orchestra/rock band, and I co-direct Devon Youth Choir.
I feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to learn violin and piano when I was younger and play in lots of different groups, where I made most of my friends and found my true passion for music. I went on to study Jazz and Contemporary Music at Leeds Conservatoire and have since enjoyed working as a professional musician while meeting many incredible and talented people along the way. I believe that every young person should have the opportunity to progress their musical talent and experiences, no matter their background. The values shared by Young Sounds really resonate with me and I’m delighted to be a part of their work in Devon.