Carl Morgan

I'm a musician, guitarist, pianist, singer and the 1st blind person to graduate with a MA in Music Therapy.
I also do Inspirational School Talks around Bristol.

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

Reflecting on an incredibly fulfilling summer as an entertainer and HCPC-Registered Music Therapist, I'm thrilled to share that this season had me fully booked. Grateful for the opportunity to make a difference, and I am committed to continuing to inspire and uplift.

[Music Therapy: BAMT @musictherapyuk]

Thanks to Carl for producing this short video sharing some insights on his work with clients with #Dementia, including how he turns conversations and memories into new songs incorporating everyone's voice, feelings and thoughts:

https://t.co/HZGVsKLog6

#WorldMusicTherapyWeek

[Music Therapy: BAMT @musictherapyuk]

All this #WorldMusicTherapyWeek we'll be sharing video diaries from Carl, a blind #MusicTherapist who shares insightful clips into his clinical work, the realities of working as a blind therapist and musical examples of his work.

Meet Carl!
https://t.co/D5cwaBhWES

[Music Therapy: BAMT @musictherapyuk]

As promised, here is Part 2 of @CarlMorganMusictypical day - a musical demo of how he & his assistant welcomes clients in group sessions. #MusicTherapy groups offer an inclusive and social space for connection & expression.

https://t.co/TuTOYMIpsL

#WorldMusicTherapyWeek

[Music Therapy: BAMT @musictherapyuk]

To start today, @carlmorganmusic shares additional work he does in schools providing #DisabilityAwareness training as well as music workshops. #MusicTherapists provide so much creativity and knowledge outside of the therapy space!

https://t.co/BWpdvmyzeZ

#WorldMusicTherapyWeek

[Music Therapy: BAMT @musictherapyuk]

Today @CarlMorganMusic shares what a typical day is like for him - be sure to catch Part 2, a wonderful musical demonstration with his assistant, which we'll share tomorrow!

https://t.co/5QEumNHU5G..

#MusicTherapy #Disability #Freelance #WorldMusicTherapyWeek

[Stoke Park Primary School @stokepark16]

A huge thank you to @CarlMorganMusic for a truly inspiring day of composition workshops with our Year 6s and a brilliant assembly too.

What a fantastic opportunity for our pupils which was kindly supported by PTFA.

Look out for our newly composed school song!

@CST_Schools

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

Teacher's review re: a Disability Awareness Talk and 2 Music Workshops.
'Your assembly and workshop were an inspiration to us all. Your musical talent and warm manner with the children shone, and the children were in awe of your commitment to music. Thank you from us all, Carl!'

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

Children love using the cane! One of the most important facts I highlight is to teach the children to let the blind person take their arm, and not the other way around. So, next time you want to help a blind person, just offer your arm! https://t.co/witqpHVhPT

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

My assistant @larisa_neculai helps with the delivery of the talks and workshops. Here is her helping some children to use the liquid level indicator when pouring a drink. It is a tool which bleeps when the fluid reaches the top of the cup. https://t.co/witqpHUK0l

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

One of the tools that children love the most is the scanner. They find it fascinating when the scanner takes a photo of the document and reads it! I guess children find it really interesting to find out how I read my post in the morning! https://t.co/witqpHVhPT

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

I had a brilliant time at @st_werburghs. I am very grateful to Nick who invited me.

[St Werburgh's Primary @st_werburghs]

We welcomed Carl Morgan this morning - the UK’s first blind music therapist. He talked to KS2 about using a cane, reading and writing braille and gadgets he uses to help him. Year 6 then composed and improvised together in a workshop.

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

During the music workshop, children have the chance to play various musical instruments. Here is a picture of a joyful workshop participant in a special education school, playing her tambourine with a big smile on her face.

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

These Braille alphabet sheets (together with other resources) have been purchased with support from the Rockhampton Folk Festival - a music festival that makes a difference in the community (Gloucestershire) who I obtained a grant from.

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

Feedback from a workshop I did at @SchoolAvanti 'Children from across the school really benefited from Carl’s workshops and assembly. They developed a deep understanding of how Carl lives as a blind person and how he overcomes various challenges.'

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

I carry out inspirational talks around schools where I talk about how I cope in everyday life as a blind person. Here is a link with more details: https://t.co/l4QCOjdP5H

[Carl Morgan @CarlMorganMusic]

In my inspirational talks, I show students how to approach a blind person in the street - how to let the blind person take their arm when guiding them. This means that the blind person feels more secure when walking and can feel when the person guiding them is walking up steps.