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Musical Gladiators: An Unforgettable Night in Rome
We look up at the standing ovation filling the auditorium and take it all in. It wasn’t quite the Colosseum but for one night in Rome the Global Ambassadors became Musical Gladiators!

David Stanley
Dec 15, 20253 min read


New Single Release: 'Best Life' with Scooppiati Diversamente Band (Rome, Italy)
"Best Life" is more than just a song; it's living proof of what’s possible when we focus on ability rather than limitation. From the very first note, collaborating with Scooppiati has been an absolute joy.

David Stanley
May 19, 20253 min read


Introducing the International Alliance of Accessible Music
The alliance stands as a beacon of hope, a testament to the transformative power of music, and a call to action for a more inclusive world.

David Stanley
May 14, 20256 min read


Music is Magic in Milan - more than just a concert!
Music in Magic in Milan was more than just a concert. It was the first international collaboration between two disability music charities.

David Stanley
Sep 21, 20246 min read


Flying the Flag for Britain: Our Stars of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
It was bonkers but brilliant. Military precision and control went out the window as the entire arena let their hair down and simly had fun!

David Stanley
Jul 10, 20248 min read


The Story of San Diego and the MMP Global Ambassadors
They were the stars of San Diego and I was deeply honoured to be a part of their journey.

David Stanley
Jan 20, 20239 min read


My Video for the United Nations in New York
In November 2019 I travelled to New York to learn about music education and performance for people with learning disabilities in America....

David Stanley
Jun 21, 20224 min read


The Music Man Project in the Philippines: music, medicine and 2 inspirational women.
I imagined my blog from the Philippines to be dominated by how volunteer Paul Cudby and I bravely overcame the odds to reach a distant...

David Stanley
Feb 21, 20208 min read


Travel to Learn, Return to Inspire: What next?
There is no point travelling to learn without returning to inspire. There is no point returning to inspire without it leading to change.

David Stanley
Nov 29, 20196 min read


FE meets SEN at Kean University
If you ever get the chance, I urge you to watch a young volunteer supporting someone with special needs. Their insight, kindness and...

David Stanley
Nov 24, 20192 min read


Rule 1: High expectation
High expectation is a phrase I often use at The Music Man Project. It means more than simply expecting good results, overachieving or...

David Stanley
Nov 22, 20193 min read


Music education is a right not a privilege (DMF 3)
Ken Trush rented rooms by the hour when he started Daniel’s Music Foundation (DMF). He would unpack and pack away all the instruments...

David Stanley
Nov 19, 20193 min read


A music conservatory for Special Needs (DMF 2)
The co-founder, inspiration, ambassador and living example of everything that Daniel’s Music Foundation stands for is Daniel Trush. In...

David Stanley
Nov 19, 20192 min read


Where could I go? (DMF 1)
Churchill Fellows are required to define their research topic and justify their choice of travel destination. I proposed Music Education...

David Stanley
Nov 19, 20192 min read


Strumming like Eric Clapton at the Manhattan Star Academy
The significance of my New York research in the UK struck a chord this week with an enlightening message from a parent of one of my students back home.

David Stanley
Nov 16, 20192 min read


There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Kathmandu
“Inclusive societies are more successful societies. Sometimes not everybody gets to be in the spotlight. Tonight, you got your moment in the spotlight. It was a pleasure for us to be here.”

David Stanley
Nov 5, 20193 min read
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