Music is a powerful tool, it is relatable, cultural, cutting edge and real, while at the same time being wholly magical and emotionally liberating. It is a language that breaks through social division and reaches into people’s homes, cars, ears and hearts.
My Tunes is a long running project from Take Art and Actiontrack that utilises the levelling power of music by taking it into challenging places; working with some of the most isolated and disadvantaged young people in the county, in the belief that music will have a positive impact on their lives and futures.
A longstanding relationship with the Somerset Partnership Colleges (aka Pupil Referral Units) has been established over several years with most sessions taking place on a 121 basis. Referred students tell us about their musical interests and the Actiontrack music leaders work with the students to realise their ideas acrossa number of musical styles: rap, folk, soul, dubstep, rock etc. Sessions can include music production and recording, as well as writing and performingmusic.
My Tunes is a process-led project, with all the attention of the work being on personal development and confidence building of participants, rather than a final showcase.
"I have not seen him be that committed to any other project, the work in these sessions hashelped nurture and develop learning in other subjects besides music" - A PRU teacher commenting on student feedback
My Tunes is funded by the Octagon Music Hub and with contributions from the Partnership Colleges. It is delivered in partnership with Actiontrack.
