Friends of TiME

 
 
 

Our organisation friends

  • Who are we?

    Circle of Light is an award winning grassroots creative community of young people who are using their skills and personal experiences to reimagine the future of the music industry. Funded by Youth Music, we are everything from musicians to photographers and we collaborate to make cool music, put on awesome events and support each other on our individual journeys. With the support of industry professionals we are carving pathways that will make the music industry more accessible and more inclusive.

 
  • What we do

    With interest-free loans for musical instruments, equipment and software, we help to support musicians at every level. As well as helping people become better musicians, we work with our retail partners to become stronger businesses.

 
  • JAMES is comprised of music and media industry professionals who bring specialist knowledge and experience to The JAMES Course Accreditation Scheme, careers advice and specialist support for universities, students and parents.

 
 
  • Welcome to Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust

    Our core values are to ‘inspire, nurture and excel’ and to provide the young people of Northamptonshire with musical and artistic opportunities.

    We offer a range of enrichment programmes for schools and individuals of all ages around the county. Our highly talented team of teachers are able to provide teaching on musical instruments at every school in the county. We offer a full range of instruments and musical styles and currently teach 15,000 students in ‘First Access’ – whole class instrumental lessons or small groups.

 
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  • The Soundabout Inclusive Choirs are musical communities without barriers for people all ages and all abilities, with a focus on giving a voice to people with severe and profound learning disabilities.

    Soundabout launched its first Inclusive Choir in Oxford, 2019. Following on from the success of their inclusive ‘jamming session’ for BBC Music Day 2018 at Didcot Parkway Station and working with Steph Pirrie of the Jericho Singers, Soundabout have created a regular opportunity for people of all ages with learning difficulties to collaborate within the thriving community of Oxford and beyond.

 
 
  • CONNECTING - INSPIRING - LEADING

 
  • Music for All is dedicated to helping people of all ages and social backgrounds get involved in the amazing world of music making. Established for over 20 years, Music for All knows making music changes lives and can help physical and mental well-being.

 
  • For the love of all things art, we created the Art Of Love, a community interest company. At our music lessons guarantee an in-depth comprehensive study approach, high level trainer expertise and top notch equipment. You'll practice and learn the creative process of making music at your own pace.

 
 
  • We recognise everyone’s unique experience of sight loss and offer help and support for blind and partially sighted people – this can be anything from practical and emotional support, campaigning for change, reading services and the products we offer in our online shop.

 
  • At Drake Music we are leaders in music, disability and technology.

    We are innovators, educators, curators and advocates. We believe everyone has the right to express themselves creatively through music. We use new technologies and ideas to open up access to music for all. Our vision is a world where disabled and non-disabled musicians work together as equals.

 
  • Our mission is to provide all children and young people in North Tyneside with a diverse and inclusive range of high-quality, accessible musical opportunities and experiences.

 
 
  • Making Music is the UK’s membership organisation for leisure-time music. The team are dedicated to empowering everyone, whatever their background or experience, to come together in their community to make or present their kind of music.

 
  • Leicestershire Music Service are the lead organisation for the Leicestershire Music Education Hub. They work in partnership with schools and local and regional music education organisations to deliver high quality and innovative music education for all.

 
  • Welcome to Noise Solution

    Using music as a vehicle to help young people, families, carers and professionals address the challenges around things like school refusal, disruptive behaviours, looked after children struggling to thrive, attendance, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, low engagement, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression and students at risk of exclusion.

 
  • Professional Music Teachers

    Find the perfect music teacher, either in-person or online, to help you to learn the instrument of your choice. Quality music lessons with experienced music teachers, learning music has never been so easy.

 
  • AIM was founded by Sarah Dunn in 2021 and is a registered charity providing opportunities for children and young people to participate in music making and develop their musical skills and interests. AiM is run by 5 volunteers with a range of skills and experiences in teaching, music, SEND and disability. Sarah Dunn is a qualified secondary music teacher, and runs a successful inclusive music tuition business.

    Email accessible.inclusive.music@gmail.com or connect on social media https://www.facebook.com/accessibleinclusivemusic/

  • UK Music is the collective voice of the UK’s world-leading music industry. We represent all sectors of our industry – bringing them together to collaborate, campaign, and champion music.

 
  • he Music Industries Association is a membership organisation that champions innovation and high standards of best practice in the music products and services industry within the UK.

    The Membership includes suppliers, retailers and associated companies such as publishers.

 
  • At Chiltern we can provide Music Therapy, Neurologic Music Therapy and Community Music services both digitally and in person across England.

 
  • Promoting and supporting Music Technology in the Community is central to the aims of TiME. We are very pleased to be joining our friends at Sound Sense in doing this.

 
  • The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK's professional body for musicians and a subject association for music.

    Since 1882, the ISM has been dedicated to promoting the importance of music and protecting the rights of those working in the music profession. They support over 11,000 members across the UK and Ireland with unrivalled legal advice and representation, comprehensive insurance and specialist services.

 
  • Creative United drives economic growth and social impact in the arts and creative industries. At TiME we are delighted to be working with them to further this aim.

 
  • As the UK’s largest music therapy charity, we use music to enrich the lives of people with life-limiting illness, disabilities or feelings of isolation

 
  • TiME are so happy to be working with Sound Without Sight.

    Sound Without Sight is a new non-profit initiative, aimed at supporting sight-impaired people in the fields of audio and music. They will: showcase blind and partially sighted talent, highlight how accessibility barriers can be overcome, combine collective knowledge, and challenge stereotypes.

 
  • At The Amber Trust, we believe that visual impairment and other disabilities should not prevent children and young people accessing appropriate musical opportunities.

    The Amber Trust was founded in 1995 with the aim to provide blind and partially sighted children, including those with additional disabilities, the best possible chance to meet their musical needs and aspirations.

    We have grown to become the only national charity dedicated to supporting visually impaired children with their musical development and education. We aim to enhance the lives of as many of the 25,000 visually impaired children in the UK as possible through music, and to promote high quality music provision.

    For some children, learning to play an instrument or to sing can add immeasurably to their lives. With the right encouragement, these children can develop their talents to remarkable ends, breaking down barriers, promoting social inclusion and helping to fulfil their potential as individuals and musicians.

 
  • At Drake Music we are leaders in music, disability and technology.

    We are innovators, educators, curators and advocates. We believe everyone has the right to express themselves creatively through music. We use new technologies and ideas to open up access to music for all. Our vision is a world where disabled and non-disabled musicians work together as equals.

 
  • Our Vision

    We are the UK’s subject association for music education, with a membership made up of organisations and people from across the whole music education sector.

    Our vision is for “Accessible and excellent musical learning and engagement in and out of school, for all children and young people, which inspires and enriches their lives.” Read more.

    Music Mark works to support music teachers and the organisations they work for, to build connections within and beyond the music education ecosystem, and influence music education policy and practice.

 
  • Network Nine News is all about the skills and crafts involved in feature film production – from the time the script is read by the producer right up to the time the film is projected onto the screen in your local cinema.