The Sounds of Change approach
Sounds of Change uses a flexible approach to the delivery of our SoC library of exercises, games and musical activities. All of this content is included in the hybrid online manual and fits into existing PSS (Psycho Social Support) and educational programmes.
All of the content of our library has a focus on creating a safe space through music. This includes working with and without the use of spoken language, to connect different cultures and working in a rapidly changing environment.
The PSS programmes that we support with our training sessions work towards lowering stress, enabling both our trainees and the young people they work with, to connect with each other and learn something new that will enrich their lives. This recognises that both are working within the context of their social relationships and their local environment.
By fostering new relationships and strengthening existing ones, the goal is to increase their ability to actively participate within their communities.
Sound of Change training methodology
● Sounds of Change library
We offer a library of musical exercises, interactive activities and facilitation tools. The content contained within can be used for group activities such as leadership development of trainers and teachers or musical skills training. All content fits easily into existing educational / PSS programmes.
The exercises and games in this library can be experienced in a live setting as well as online, using the pre-recorded videos in our online methodology.
The content of our library can be found in our hybrid online manual.
● Magical Suitcase
These suitcases are our trainees’ toolboxes, enabling both trainees and the young people they work with, to make music with real musical instruments
The suitcases are filled with a range of percussive instruments such as boomwhackers, chimes, shakers, drumsticks, a frame drum, as well as a darbuka, a melodica, and even a ukulele.
● 6 Steps system for workshop and session design
In order to bring structure to the design of creative music workshops and sessions, we’ve developed a
6 Steps system, according to the Sounds of Change mind-set. These six steps function as a workshop design tool: Check In, Warming Up, Skills, Creative Exercises, Cooling Down and Check Out.
An explanation and a ‘6 Steps’ process model can be found in our hybrid online manual.
● Safe & Sound intervention
The Safe & Sound intervention has been developed by Sounds of Change trainer and music therapist Sander van Goor.
Hybrid online manual
This manual is hybrid because it is online and therefore we are able to adjust and add material as soon as there is an update. We are also able to create tailor-made manuals for any team we work with, according to the specific needs and experience-level of the users.
