A Bit About Us
The creation of Sensory Sounds
Sensory Sounds stemmed from the lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic and the isolation and overwhelming feelings that parents caring for children with additional needs felt whilst they had to homeschool their children.
Through speaking to parents, carers and teachers, It became apparent that there were not enough resources focusing on the bond between parent and child, and how doing something together, such as a musical activity, could improve both the wellness of the child and parent.
Additionally, with school funding and staffing cuts, music is often difficult to incorporate into the school day.
Therefore, Sensory Sounds was created! An online space to access free musical resources for parents, carers and teachers of young people with additional needs. The content can be accessed any time of day and can be used to suit the needs of your child.
Who we are
Abbie Pascoe, Founder of Sensory Sounds
Abbie is currently in her fourth year of undergraduate study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire studying classical saxophone.
Since studying at the conservatoire, Abbie has found a passion for education and outreach work, specifically in SEN settings. She has volunteered with Melody Music Birmingham since 2019 and has since been employed as a freelance music facilitator with Big Top Musical Adventures in Birmingham.
As well as her outreach work, Abbie is a woodwind tutor with Brookfields Music Studio in Bromsgrove where she teaches saxophone, flute and clarinet.
Sensory Sounds is an educational project that Abbie has created as part of her undergraduate degree at the conservatoire where she will graduate in June 2022.
Hannah Bruton
Illustrations
Hannah Bruton is a Birmingham based freelance children's illustrator. Hannah has drawn seven beautiful illustrations for Sensory Sounds including our logo. If you would like to see more of Hannah's work, have a look at her website and instagram page!
@hannahb_art hannahbruton.com
