Access to music can be affected by a range of practical factors, including cost, instrument design, sensory considerations and awareness of available options.  In this interview, we speak with Mary-Alice Stack, Chief Executive of Creative United, about the development of the Guide to Buying Adaptive Musical Instruments and the thinking behind its recent update.

In the interview, Mary-Alice outlines why the guide was created, how it has evolved over time, and how it can be used by SENCOs, teachers and others supporting children, young people and adults with different needs. The conversation also covers the role of research, sector collaboration and innovation, and why the guide is positioned as a practical reference point rather than a definitive solution.

You can read and download the guide here.

SEND Network will also be following up on several of the instruments featured in the guide, speaking with Technology in Music Education (TiME) to explore how these tools are being used in practice and what this can look like in education settings.