Live music in care webinars
Kick start the integration of meaningful, person-centred music into care for people living with dementia. With Live Music Now, National Care Forum, KYN Care and Sounds of Intent (University of Roehampton)
Sign up to our Four Free Live Music In Care webinars running once a month April to July 2025 covering:
• Reasons to use music in dementia care,
• An introduction to the new Take Note resources and
• Practical sessions on leading singing and on the use of percussion.
Suitable for people working in care homes, healthcare and home-care, as well as family and unpaid carers, with a focus on group music making.
Sign up on eventbrite now through this link
Webinar 1 Music and Dementia Care Mon. 7th April 2pm – 3pm
A session on why using music is a key element in dementia care
An overview of some of the evidence on why it works
Examples from care settings of the use of music in the dementia living and caring experience
Presented by
Douglas Noble Strategic Director Music in Health, Live Music Now
Liz Jones Policy Director, National Care Forum
Emma Hewat Director of Dementia Care, KYN Care Homes
Webinar 2 Making Music in Dementia Care with Take Note* Resources- Tue. 6th May 4pm – 5pm
Introduction to the Take Note Resources, produced by Sounds of Intent
Overview of what the resources contain and how to use them
Example practical session as a way into using the resources
*Find out about Take Note at www.takenote.org.uk
Presented by
Prof Adam Ockleford co-Author of Take Note, University of Roehampton
Douglas Noble Strategic Director Music in Health, Live Music Now
David Jones Live Music Now Trainer in music in dementia care
Webinar 3 Leading Singing with People Living with Dementia - Tue. 3rd June 4pm – 5pm
Practical session on ways to set up, prepare for and deliver a singing session with people living with dementia
Example idea of activities that could be led with tips on getting the best out of the activity
Presented by
David Jones Live Music Now Trainer in music in dementia care
Douglas Noble Strategic Director Music in Health, Live Music Now
Webinar 4 Leading percussion with People Living with Dementia Thur. 3rd July 4pm – 5pm
Practical session on ways to set up, prepare for and deliver a percussion session with people living with dementia
Example idea of activities that could be led with tips on getting the best out of the activity
Presented by
Rosie Bergonzi Live Music Now Trainer
Douglas Noble Strategic Director Music in Health, Live Music Now
Sign up to all four to get free places in two of a series of regular live online concerts, featuring a selection of highly talented Live Music Now professional musicians. These online concerts, starting in Summer 2025, will be specially produced to be enjoyed by people living with dementia and their carers.
The webiars wil refence the new Take Note Resources developed by Prof Adam Ockleford and Fiona Costa, Sounds of Intent (University of Roehampton)
100 Everyday Musical Ideas for Carers to Use with Older People
To access the Take Note Resources visit the website