The Music Man Project Jackdaws

A weekly music making and social session for young adults with learning disabilities.

Every Wednesday (in term time) at Jackdaws’ beautiful and inspiring studio located in Great Elm the Music Man Project Jackdaws meets between 11am 2pm.

  • Led by fantastic community musician and performer Kate Adams, the group make music together using the award wining music man project model, playing instruments, singing and signing.

We may also be working towards exciting performances with MMP in the future: e.g. at the Albert Hall!

A fun and social time, making new friends, making music together and making time to have fun in a beautiful, inspiring location.

Bring a packed lunch – tea, coffee and squash are provided!

Timetable

  • Arrive from 11am
  • Music session 1 – 11.30-12.15
  • Lunch 12.15-1
  • Music session 2- 1-1.45
  • Hometime 1.45-2

Where: Jackdaws, Great Elm, BA11 3NY (5 mins from Frome)

Fees: Introductory rate paid termly £20 per session

Term 1 dates: 16 September – 02 December 2026 ( no session Oct 28)

For more info and to book your place email music@jackdaws.org.

About the Music Man Project

>> Accessible Music Education and Performance for All​

The Music Man Project teaches children and adults with learning disabilities to sing, sign and play original music and arrangements. We train our students to become respected musicians in their community, capable of entertaining large audiences at prestigious concert venues through the study of standard repertoire using standard instruments. Our approach is not corrective music therapy but instead responds to the demand for the same practical live group music tuition and performance opportunities afforded to the mainstream.

The chance to see and hear people with learning disabilities perform in the most prestigious venues across the UK and around the world, alongside celebrities and industry professionals, with national media coverage, holds incredible value for everyone involved, from the performers and their families to the audiences they inspire.