PMLD Conversations
Making music with pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) is a specialist craft — one that calls for creativity, sensitivity, and a willingness to communicate in new and different ways.
This video series introduces practitioners to the world of PMLD music-making, sharing insights from a diverse group of teachers and workshop leaders. Across these short films, you’ll find practical guidance on instruments, repertoire, and session planning, alongside reflections on the unique atmosphere that brings these moments to life. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for fresh inspiration, these resources offer a wealth of experience to support your journey.
The team behind these resources
The PMLD Conversations video series developed by a group of UpRising hub representative's who wanted to develop their own skills in this area. Claire Dyer (Nottingham City), Helen Wallhead (Lincolnshire Music Hub & SoundLINCS) and Emily-May Roebuck (NMPAT) each identified one or two people they felt had a lot to share, and interviewed them over Zoom. The videos were edited together by UpRising Project Lead Ben Sellers.
We are grateful to the interviewees for sharing their knowledge. They include: Carrie Lennard, Rosie Rushton, Shay Sharma, Kate Hallam-Jones and Alison Mitchell. The views and ideas expressed by each person within the videos are not necessarily shared by the whole team.
UpRising 360 is a project funded by Youth Music and MEHEM
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