Make Music

We bring communities together through the power of music!

From the tiniest tots to young people and adults, our community music projects spark creativity and connection in villages, towns, and cities across the South West.

Through music, we ignite imagination, boost confidence, strengthen relationships, enhance wellbeing and give voices to untold stories.

Beyond our vibrant community programmes, we empower educators, musicians and the wider music education sector with expert training and consultancy—helping to shape a more inclusive and inspiring musical future.

Discover our programmes…

A mother and a child playing and a father and child playing.

Young Children & Families

A man playing a tambourine with a group of people playing various instruments and someone playing the xylophone.

Neurodiverse Young People

Someone playing with a Cabasa and a large wooden drum and a woman playing the guitar for a child.

Artist Development

A woman playing a bell and someone playing a drum.

Schools & Early Years Settings

What is Community Music?

Community music isn’t defined by a single instrument, genre, or style—it’s about people coming together to create, explore and connect through music.

Open to everyone, regardless of experience, community music embraces the joy and power of collective music-making. Whether singing, playing, or composing, participants are guided by highly skilled practitioners in inclusive, welcoming sessions.

Over the past 20 years, community music has flourished across the UK, with growing evidence of its impact. It has been shown to boost mental health, strengthen personal and community identity and empower people to engage more fully with the world around them.

More than just making music, it’s a shared experience that fosters friendship, fun and a sense of belonging. It can also enhance concentration, improve learning outcomes in schools and build confidence, self-esteem and valuable life skills.