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Discover the power of music in dementia care – FREE Webinars: April – July 2025

Kickstart the integration of meaningful, person-centred music into care for people living with dementia.

Join our four-part webinar series to learn how to incorporate music into dementia care. You will gain practical skills, insights, and confidence to enhance wellbeing in care environments, covering

  • The benefits of using music in dementia care
  • An introduction to the new Take Note music-making resources
  • Practical sessions on leading singing and using percussion

The webinars will share practical techniques and give expert guidance and confidence to create meaningful musical experiences that reduce anxiety, boost engagement, and improve quality of life for residents.

Click here to sign up today!

Download the e-flyer here

Who should attend?
These webinars are suitable for professionals working in care homes, healthcare, and home care, as well as family and unpaid carers, with a focus on group music-making.

Webinar 1 – Music and Dementia Care

📅 Monday, 7th April | 2:00–3:00 PM

  • Why music is a key element in dementia care
  • An overview of the evidence supporting its benefits
  • Real-life examples of music used in dementia care settings

Presented by:

  • Douglas Noble (Strategic Director for Music in Health, Live Music Now)
  • Liz Jones (Policy Director, National Care Forum)
  • Emma Hewat (Director of Dementia Care, KYN Care Homes)

Webinar 2 – Making Music in Dementia Care with Take Note Resources

📅 Tuesday, 6th May | 4:00–5:00 PM

  • Introduction to the Take Note resources, produced by Sounds of Intent
  • Overview of the resource materials and how to use them
  • A practical demonstration of how to integrate Take Note into dementia care

🔹 Learn more about Take Note at www.takenote.org.uk

Presented by:

  • Prof. Adam Ockleford (Co-Author of Take Note, University of Roehampton)
  • Douglas Noble (Strategic Director for Music in Health, Live Music Now)
  • David Jones (Live Music Now Trainer in music and dementia care)

Webinar 3 – Leading Singing with People Living with Dementia

📅 Tuesday, 3rd June | 4:00–5:00 PM

  • Practical session on how to set up, prepare for, and lead a singing session for people living with dementia
  • Example activity ideas and expert tips for getting the best out of each session

Presented by:

  • David Jones (Live Music Now Trainer in music and dementia care)
  • Douglas Noble (Strategic Director for Music in Health, Live Music Now)

Webinar 4 – Leading Percussion with People Living with Dementia

📅 Thursday, 3rd July | 4:00–5:00 PM

  • Practical session on how to set up, prepare for, and lead a percussion session for people living with dementia
  • Example activity ideas and techniques to engage participants

Presented by:

  • Rosie Bergonzi (Live Music Now Trainer)
  • Douglas Noble (Strategic Director for Music in Health, Live Music Now)


Bonus: Live Online Concerts

Register for all four webinars and receive free access to two exclusive live online concerts, featuring highly talented Live Music Now musicians. These concerts, launching in Summer 2025, will be specially designed for people living with dementia and their carers.

The webinars will reference the new Take Note resources, developed by Prof. Adam Ockleford and Dr. Fiona Costa from Sounds of Intent (University of Roehampton).

Take Note: 100 Everyday Musical Ideas for Carers to Use with Older People

📖To access the Take Note resources visit www.takenote.org.uk

🛒 Order a hard copy of the Take Note flashcards here:

https://www.routledge.com/Take-Note-100-Everyday-Musical-Ideas-for-Carers-to-Use-with-Older-People/Ockelford-Costa/p/book/9781032634975

💰 Use code Take20 for 20% off (expires 28th Feb)