Case Studies
CASE STUDIES
Real examples of impact, progression & creative transformation
This section highlights the real impact of creative music education across schools, communities, SEND settings, youth development, and international projects. Each case study demonstrates how DJing, music production and relational mentoring create meaningful outcomes for learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Below, you’ll find examples of:
Long-term youth programmes
One-to-one mentoring and re-engagement
SEND & accessibility work
Community wellbeing programmes
Performance pathways
Innovative installations
International development projects
Each case study includes the starting point, delivery approach, creative outcomes and the impact achieved.
🎧 Youth Programmes & Pathways
Grooveschool Afterschool Programme
A 14-year, free, volunteer-led DJ and music production programme supporting young people through creativity, confidence and community.
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Amplify (14–21 years)
A 6-week electronic music and DJ programme supporting young people to build skills, confidence and progression pathways.
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Girls 6-Week Electronic Music Programme (16–24)
A gender-inclusive creative programme empowering young women to explore electronic music, DJing and production.
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🎚 Mentoring & Re-Engagement
Music Mentoring & Re-Engagement (1:1)
Personalised one-to-one mentoring supporting young people facing barriers to education, confidence or emotional wellbeing.
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SV – Individual Mentoring & Artist Development
A long-term mentoring journey supporting a young person from designated-mute status to confident performer, assistant tutor and professional DJ.
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DJ Coaching – Professional Confidence & Career Development
One-to-one specialist coaching for working DJs at key transition points, supporting confidence, technical clarity, identity and career progression.
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🧩 SEND & Accessibility
Let’s Groove – Autism Voice (16–30)
A creative music technology programme adapted for autistic young adults, focusing on emotional regulation, communication and confidence.
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Deaf Rave – World’s First DJ Workshops for Deaf Adults
A pioneering accessible DJ programme created in partnership with Deaf Rave, developing tactile DJ methods for deaf learners.
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☕ Community & Wellbeing
Connexion – Creative Wellbeing for Older Adults (55+)
A community wellbeing project reducing loneliness and social isolation in older adults through music, storytelling, creative technology and shared connection.
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🎤 Festivals & Performance Pathways
Lambeth Country Show – Youth Stage Pathway
Performance opportunities and progression routes for young people at one of London’s largest community festivals.
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🎛 Creative Installations & Innovation
8 Decks in the Round – Collaborative Turntable Installation
An immersive 8-station circular DJ setup co-created with Shiva Feshareki and UK Music Masters, supporting 30 primary students in hands-on experimental sound and performance.
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🌍 International Projects
Angels Gate – Moshi, Tanzania
A music, art and cultural exchange residency creating sustainable DJ and music pathways for young people at Angels Gate Boys Home.
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Wayout Arts – Freetown, Sierra Leone
A DJ and music production programme supporting young people in Sierra Leone through hands-on creative training, podcasting and community art.
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