A scale of approaches in C
Georgina Aasgaard introduces five key concepts to guide musicians’ work with patients.
- CONNECTION: reading the room, initial connection, communication, creating relationships with child, families and staff.
- CHILD LED: listening, observing, taking time, tuning in, adapting, reacting and responding.
- CREATIVITY: flexibility, improvisation, self-expression, learning skills through play and fun.
- COMMITMENT: quality of delivery, professionalism, reflective practice.
- CARE: kindness, compassion, curiosity and generosity.
Recommendations for Practice
The following resources are designed to support you in various stages of your practice.
- Entering the patients’ space
- Connecting and communicating with patients and families
- Adapting the music making and repertoire to patients – examples of musical activities on the wards.
- Understanding the patients’ reactions
- Dealing with challenges
