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Sometimes it takes a crisis to reveal ignorance and prejudice

May 26
4 min

Sometimes it takes a crisis to reveal ignorance and prejudice

The coronavirus pandemic presented many challenges for the learning-disabled community. I have blogged about these issues and talked...

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My story so far...

Apr 19
6 min

My story so far...

In 1999, I taught music to a young man with Downs Syndrome called Tony. I did it out of compassion for one individual and it felt...

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The Music Man Project Radio Show!

Mar 5
4 min

The Music Man Project Radio Show!

From a modest podcast to a monthly radio show with the potential to reach thousands - all in the City which invented the Wireless!

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A New Year's Message of Peace and Hope

Jan 1
4 min

A New Year's Message of Peace and Hope

On 31st December 2020 it was officially announced that I am to receive an award from Her Majesty The Queen in the 2021 New Year Honours...

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The Music Man Project's COVID 2020 - A Video History

Sep 26, 2020
4 min

The Music Man Project's COVID 2020 - A Video History

The Music Man Project is now far better placed to provide a well-being response to future pandemics or similar global crisis.

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How Should We Approach Our History?

Aug 8, 2020
4 min

How Should We Approach Our History?

During a recent phone conversation with a well-known international charity, I was proudly explaining my work for people with learning...

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An impassioned address to Kean University, New Jersey

Jun 28, 2020
5 min

An impassioned address to Kean University, New Jersey

Readers of my blogs will know how appalled I was to learn of the closure of the Music Conservatory at Kean University, and the...

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The Stories Behind the Babies 7: Kira

Jun 27, 2020
3 min

The Stories Behind the Babies 7: Kira

The proudest moment of my life was when Kira closed her favourite song ‘Music is Magic’ using her switch on stage at the London Palladium.

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The Stories Behind the Babies 6: Sam

Jun 8, 2020
2 min

The Stories Behind the Babies 6: Sam

When we got to the “In Jesus Christ's name” she said, “Oh Yes! He's the man looking after my daddy!”.

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The Stories Behind the Babies 5: Aidan

Jun 7, 2020
1 min

The Stories Behind the Babies 5: Aidan

In June 2020 The Music Man Project released a video for my new song 'Have You Ever Stopped to Think'. It featured beautiful photographs...

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The Stories Behind the Babies 4: Vanessa

Jun 7, 2020
1 min

The Stories Behind the Babies 4: Vanessa

In June 2020 The Music Man Project released a video for my new song 'Have You Ever Stopped to Think'. It featured beautiful photographs...

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The Stories Behind the Babies 3: Daniel

Jun 7, 2020
1 min

The Stories Behind the Babies 3: Daniel

In June 2020 The Music Man Project released a video for my new song 'Have You Ever Stopped to Think'. It featured beautiful photographs...

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The Stories Behind the Babies 2: Thomas

Jun 5, 2020
2 min

The Stories Behind the Babies 2: Thomas

In June 2020 The Music Man Project released a video for my new song 'Have You Ever Stopped to Think'. It featured beautiful photographs...

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The Stories Behind the Babies 1: Madison

Jun 4, 2020
4 min

The Stories Behind the Babies 1: Madison

In June 2020 The Music Man Project released a video for my new song 'Have You Ever Stopped to Think'. It featured beautiful photographs...

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Have You Ever Stopped to Think?

Jun 4, 2020
4 min

Have You Ever Stopped to Think?

One of the biggest secrets of The Music Man Project is to keep it purely about the music. When I started teaching two decades ago, I had...

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Interview with David Stanley!

Jun 3, 2020
5 min

Interview with David Stanley!

It was a pleasure to take part in a Q & A session for Wouldn't Change a Thing. You can read the full blog here or read my answers to...

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Facing an uncertain future...

May 17, 2020
5 min

Facing an uncertain future...

The COVID-19 Campaign to support the vulnerable and to protect the Arts.

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The Genius of Al Steele!

Apr 29, 2020
5 min

The Genius of Al Steele!

A stupendous guitar playing, singer song-writing music producer with a passion for Gustav Mahler!

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The Music Man in Lockdown

Apr 16, 2020
3 min

The Music Man in Lockdown

The more separated we are, the more we need to join together in other ways to support one another.

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10,000 Children and Counting!

Mar 23, 2020
3 min

10,000 Children and Counting!

The children were hugging and dancing with the Music Man group, having the time of their lives. They didn't even want to go back to class!

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