Music for all
Who are we?
Drake Music NI provides access to independent music making for children and adults with all natures of different abilities. We are fully inclusive, and all about empowerment and independance!
What do we do?
We run regular workshops in our own fully-equipped fully accessible studios in Newry and Belfast and also operate outreach workshops across Northern Ireland for both individuals and groups, of all sizes, all ages and all abilities and different abilities.
We provide professional access music tutors and some of the most advanced musical instruments and controllers available in the music business world wide, to give access to independent music making for everyone!
Who do we do it with?
Our mission is to provide music and creative sessions for anyone who wants to be able to express themselves independently. Whether that is as a guitarist wanting to revisit your skills after a brain injury, as a songwriter wanting to get your songs recorded and heard, or as a teenager with Cerebral palsy who wants to perform, but can’t find the right instrument for yourself, then chat with us – we are here for you to get music making!
Be creative
The Drake Music Project here in Northern Ireland exists to assist adults and children of all natures of different abilities with the opportunity to independently compose and perform their own music using technology, adapted instruments and unique interfaces.
Our musicians in creative mode
we are active across Northern Ireland every week, in our studios, or in day centres, residential centres, art centres, youth clubs, people’s homes, and any sort of venue you can think of. If you can’t get to our studios, then our tutors can come to you!
Ensembles, bands, rehearsals
We operate workshops and rehearsals for ensembles, bands and creative musicians all over Northern Ireland, where people of all natures of abilities come together with a love of music, and form groups to create, compose, record and rehearse their own music.
Latest news
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Music for fun, music for memory, music for company!
Our workshops span a whole range of ages, interests, musical tastes and instrumental groups…We offer reminiscence workshops across Northern Ireland, in day centres, residential centres and arts venues. Music is a very powerful tool for unlocking precious memories, and provide a relaxing session for all involved.
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Want to be a musician?
Want to learn an instrument? Want to create and produce music with others? Want to listen and enjoy music with others? Then Drake Music wants to works with you! Drake Music NI is an arts charity that exists to enable people with and without disabilities to compose and perform their own music independently through the […]
With your support we can continue to provide much needed
opportunities for people with disabilities to make music.
Workshops enrolling now for Autumn schedules!
Contact us to find out what workshops may be available in your area, for you, your participants, your family member, or someone you know who would love to be involved in music creativity, on their own terms and to suit their own tastes!
Moody action shot of composition in VR realities at the #wiredensemble rehearsals – concentration and (most) musicians hard at work! #inclusive #drakemusicni #accessible #artsforall
#inclusion #creativity #makeyourmusicyourway #inclusionforall
We'd like to introduce you to another new member of the Drake Music NI team… Lucien. Lucien is currently training as a tutor with us. Lucien is currently studying Music and audio production at Queens University, Belfast.
We asked Lucien a few questions below..
What …instrument do you play?🥁
I play drums
What is your favourite style of music?🎶
Indie rock
What do you enjoy most about Drake Music workshops?😀
I love seeing how happy the participants get playing music
An interesting fact about yourself🤩
I’m in a band!
Who is your favourite musician and why?
Thom Yorke – his voice is beautiful and his songwriting is incredible
Would you be interested in workshops with Drake Music NI? Get in touch today for more information!
📧Michelle@drakemusicni.com
📞07918719595
💻www.drakemusicni.com
We'd like to take a moment to wish all of our followers a very Happy and safe Easter from all at Drake Music NI!
We are excited to resume our workshops after the holidays and make music together! Want to find out more about our up and coming workshops?
Get in touch with …us:
📧Michelle@drakemusicni.com
📞07918719595
💻www.drakemusicni.com
We'd like to introduce you to one of our newest tutors who is currently training with Drake Music – Jo!
Jos background is mainly in tutoring school aged children in brass and piano! We asked her some more questions below..
What instruments do you play?🎹
Piano, Guitar …& trumpet.
What is your favourite style of music?🎶
Indie Folk.
What do you enjoy most about Drake Music workshops?😀
The musical spontaneity and spirit-lifting benefits.
Who is your favourite musician and why?🎵
Bon Iver because it beautifully blends acoustic instruments with electronic and orchestra.
Would your group be interested in workshops in music? If you are interested in finding out more about what Drake Music NI can facilitate for you – Contact us now! We have a wide variety of Music workshops suitable.
📧Michelle@drakemusicni.com
📞07918719595
💻www.drakemusicni.com
Its time to meet one of our Senior tutors… Daniel!
Daniel started doing workshops with Drake Music in September last year. His background is in Music production and writing having over 20 years of experience in this field! We asked Daniel some other questions to get to know him better.. …Have a read below!
What instrument do you play?🎹
I play the piano
What is your favourite style of music?🎶
Electronic music is my favourite!
What do you enjoy most about Drake Music workshops?😀
Working with a diverse range of people and their unique abilities in a creative setting.
Who is your favourite musician and why?🎵
I don't have a favourite musician, however Vince Clark and Rick Rubin would be amount my favourite music producers.
Would your group be interested in workshops in music? Contact us now! We have a wide variety of Music workshops suitable.
📧Michelle@drakemusicni.com
📞07918719595
💻www.drakemusicni.com