Sounds of Intent

We promote inclusive musical engagement and provide a framework with resources to help those working with people who have special musical abilities and needs.

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Our ambassador, musical savant @DerekParavicini shows his incredible, amazing ability to change key instantly while playing the piano with this blistering cover of I Got Rhythm by George Gershwin.
#DerekParavicini #Genius #Savant #Incredible #Talent

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When working with children who are profoundly disabled, or profoundly autistic, one often needs the patience to wait many years, trying different things, until the child allows you into their world and responds to your interaction.
#InclusiveMusic #SpecialEducation

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Visit the home page of our Take Note project here: https://t.co/bTaJHmozrj where you will find resources and guidance on using music to support and enrich the lives of people living with dementia.
#DementiaChoir #DementiaCare #CareHomeActivities #MusicTherapy

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Sounds of Intent has reached 1000 followers on Instagram! https://t.co/uutbgahxeJ
We'd like to take the opportunity to thank all those who follow us on social media, and more broadly all those who use and benefit from our resources.
#SoundsofIntent #Followers #InclusiveMusic

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@TurleyAshleigh, who is blind and autistic, plays her absolutely beautiful jazz arrangement of Deep River, a traditional African-American spiritual.
This was recorded on October 5th, 2025 at at a concert in aid of our sister charity, @theambertrust.
#DeepRiver #Piano #Spiritual

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One project we're particularly proud of is our work with children who have juvenile dementia and their families.
As this video explains, the children's ability to engage with music and with others through music remains strong even as their other faculties become diminished.

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Music is cross-curricular! David explains what the data collected in a recent project shows. It points to wider academic benefits of musical education. To find out more about the Mini Musicians project, visit https://t.co/oUA9N4B0uO @mertonmusic

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Want an intro to the awards scheme we run for schools?
Add this webinar to your diary:

Wednesday 7th October
4:30pm
Attendance free

Register online here: https://t.co/oGaph7Mh8h

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One of the reasons we set so much store by the power of music is because for many children, especially those who are non-verbal, music can genuinely hold the key to unlocking communication.

Follow us for more insights built on our many years of research and experience.

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We're excited to share that a new project is getting off the ground here at Sounds of Intent and @LiveMusicNowUK!
With our new Project Manager, Joanna, we are working to bring you new, accessible musical resources for young children.
#Autism #AutismAwareness #Music

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We’re so excited to be launching our donations page (at long last)! Can you help us celebrate by donating 5 pounds? https://t.co/NH2f7QQkDv
We use our funds to produce resources that are freely available to families, teachers and care staff of those with additional needs.

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What are the Awards and Certificates in Musical Development?
Visit https://t.co/sh7XgjvrGA to learn more about this amazing inclusive initiative, co-developed with Sounds of Intent and @TrinityC_L
#MusicEducation #SpecialNeeds #SpecialEducation #InclusiveEducation

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Music - it has enormous potential within dementia care. It is especially powerful as an aid to personal recollection, as it recalls not only the personal memories associated with that particular piece, but also the emotions associated with those memories. https://t.co/vhk2Y2FUZ2

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It’s not too late to apply for this year’s postgraduate qualification in music and children with special needs. If these quotes sound applicable to your situation, send in your application now at this link: https://t.co/2sABGbg8my

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What is it about musical structure that makes music so naturally inclusive? The Sounds of Intent framework provides an answer.
#PowerofMusic #MusicPsychology #MusicFacts

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Every parent, teaching assistant, music teacher, support worker, or music therapist who has engaged with Sounds of Intent has a manifold impact on the children they work with.
Over 39 years of research has shown that early access to musical engagement has life-changing potential.

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We’re excited to share that we are launching a new research project to investigate how best to train and onboard Teaching Assistants so that more children can benefit from Sounds of Intent. @RoehamptonUni
#MusicEducation #InclusiveEducation #SpecialEducationalNeeds

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Are you looking to enhance your professional skills in inclusive music education? To expand your career opportunities? Are you seeking to gain confidence leading innovative, research-informed practice?
Then our PGCert may be for you! https://t.co/13Qa0AcYjg

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As we approach a new school year, we’d encourage teachers to think about applying for a Sounds of Intent School Award here: https://t.co/8960J0EjrH
Huge congratulations to our recent recipients!
#soundsofIntent #MusicEducation

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What exactly do we mean when we talk about the 'Sounds of Intent framework'? Our framework is our research-based conceptual understanding of how musical development takes place in childhood. To learn about our resources, please visit our website https://t.co/BDPJRN8s8D