Workshops for New Music Leaders

18 May, 6.30pm - 9pm - Boundary setting and child protection

This is just a guide to what will be covered on the days. All sessions will incorporate some practical activities as well as theory and context.

- Ground rules for engagement,
-Understanding group dynamics,
-Managing behaviour,
-CRBs,
-Safe spaces,
-Safeguarding,
-Working with partners,  Managing risks

25 May, 6.30pm - 9pm - Essential instrumental skills for new music leaders

This training session aims to help new Music Leaders assist existing leaders and ultimately facilitate their own workshops with young people. We will concentrate on basic guitar and keyboard skills for those new to these instruments but those with some experience will also find it invaluable for translating their skills into a range of settings. We will also cover some basic music theory using the most accessible linked chords to create quick and satisfying live band workshops for everyone involved.
Both workshops take place at the Crew Club, 26 Coolham Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5QW

To book your place, please contact Rachael Casoria  at rachael@rhythmixmusic.org.uk or call
08701 417 484 

For more information see: http://www.musicleader.net/content.asp?CategoryID=1498

Working with Distressed Young People (Empowering Youth and Community Work Practice) by Bob Harris

Written by a psychotherapist, consultant and trainer, this book provides a fascinating insight into the isolation and distress that some young people experience.

The information is presented in a targeted and accessible form based on theories ranging from neuroscience to attachment theory along with a solid understanding of group dynamics. The book explores these complex theories in depth, linking them to poignant and illuminating case studies which provide a practical understanding of the complex, limiting or destructive behaviour of some young people.

This is a good guide for those encountering such situations, both in an individual and group setting, which is skilfully informed by a blend of youth work, therapeutic professional experience and expertise. The book highlights the idea that attempts to help young people may be disrupted by unresolved attachment issues and brings insight into the way that they can act out the causes of their distress. It also discusses the vital foundation of trust in people’s lives.

This is a particularly good resource for those wishing to go into the youth offending area of social work or those who work with Young People in a group / individual setting.

To view a sample chapter and/or to buy the book, please click here: http://www.learningmatters.co.uk/title.aspx?myBid=631

 To get to more information on Bob Harris, please click here: www.bobharrispsychotherapy.com

An Introduction to Song Writing & Behaviour Management Within a Music Project.

This course is the first hosted by MusicLeader South East and is taking place on 31st July in Woking. It will provide you with the knowledge you need about group dynamics within a music workshop and provides a starting point for introducing song writing into your sessions. More details can be found here http://musicleader.net/trainingcourses_details.asp?TPID=3511

Since being advertised there has been an overwhelming response and this workshop is now fully booked! However, it may be run again due to the high demand so please register at south-east@musicleader.net if your still interested in attending on another date.