Help Youth Music Give Someone A Chance

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read and take interest in my blog. Music is an important part of our society; it defines us in ways we don’t expect. Unfortunately, many young people do not get the chance to enjoy music. Not many people know about this charity, even though it is the leading UK charity that transforms the lives of Youths. Once you have read my blog, I hope that you will feel more informed about Youth Music and what it does, and I hope that you will want to help.

Many young people don’t have the chance to play music, where as Youth Music takes children from all over the UK, and changes them to a completely different person. They change their potential, it’s incredible what they do and how they do it. There are hundreds of projects all over the country, which encourages youths to recognise their potential. Youth Music has changed the lives of over 2.5 million children in the UK, in just 14 years. Youth Music was established in 1999 and has affected so many people, it’s amazing. Music can change your mind and change people. Many teenagers do not respect music because they think that it is not important. Lots of people take music for granted, where as someone living in poverty in the UK, would jump at the chance to be able to play music.

But why should you care? Some poor and underachieved children living in the UK, (who could be younger or the same age as you) would never be able to play music without Youth Music. Youth Music is a charity for children. Youth Music is for disadvantaged children, some who do deserve the chance but do not get it, and that is where Youth Music comes along.

Here is Ben’s story. Ben first came into contact with Youth Music when he was part of a program for young offenders. He made huge progress with his new-found musical talent which also turned his life around. Ben was in the most serious intervention available for young offenders other than prison. When Ben was part of that program he was referred by his local Youth Offending Service to a Youth Music project at the Plymouth Music Zone. Ben spent time taking part in music-based mentoring sessions. Ben was matched with suitable mentor Steve, where they both established learning goals for the project. The project Ben was placed in contained both musical and personal aims. Staff in this project reported how enthusiastic and committed Ben was. The staff could tell that Ben’s musical ability, attitude and behaviour had improved over his mentoring period.

Thanks to Youth Music, Ben has been given another chance in life.

You can find out more at           http://www.youthmusic.org.uk

 










Thanks again for reading my blog and I hope that you are more informed about Youth Music. I would be very grateful if you could leave a comment and if you wouldn’t mind answering a few questions.

• Had you heard about Youth Music before?
• Do you now feel more informed about Youth Music?
• Would you now be prepared to do any of the following things to improve the lives of youths

1. Make a donation to Youth Music?
2. Start or join a fund raising campaign?
3. Sign up to receive regular information about what is happening
4. Support via the internet
5. Tell your family and friends about Youth Music and try to persuade them to help out in any way?

If you do post a response, then can you please tell me where you come from i.e. hometown and country

Thanks Again!
Lucy