 A long-held concern here at OHMI is that the demand for adapted instruments and enabling equipment far outstrips the number of instrument makers who can apply their talents to their design and creation.
Our project to create a 3D-printed one-handed recorder is one of the ways in which we are trying to facilitate the move from small to large-scale manufacturing. We were delighted to secure the support of Arts Council England in our endeavours, and commissioned Peter Worrell, a master instrument maker and long-time supporter of OHMI’s work, to set about designing and creating a 3D-printed one-handed recorder. The project has led to the creation of a working prototype and Peter Worrell how in this 15-part video series, designed to support others who wish to follow the process. The steps are as follows:
Inclusive music-making receives a welcome boost as OHMI announces date for teacher training16/2/2026
 Teachers who are committed to inclusive music-making are being invited to attend OHMI’s one-day training course to help assess individual needs.
The CPD course, which will be held on Friday, 27th March 2026, is being delivered in partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU) and takes place at their City South Campus in Edgbaston. The training builds on OHMI’s years of experience in finding solutions to enable musicians to play the instruments they want to play, and is designed to pass on that knowledge so that local teachers and music services can serve the children in their area. Rachel Wolffsohn, OHMI’s General Manager, added, “This highly practical training aims to give music teachers an understanding of the adapted musical instruments and enabling equipment on offer so they can match to a child appropriately. We’d like to encourage music teachers across the country to take up this training so that more disabled children can participate in music-making. Many of the team at OHMI have lived experience as music teachers so we’re well-versed in finding those creative solutions. We just need to raise awareness within schools and music hubs that we have the means to do so.” Comments from previous attendees of the course: “I was aware of OHMI before I undertook the training but seeing for myself and learning from them was invaluable. The training was really accessible and delivered at an appropriate pace, and the most powerful takeaway from the day was the knowledge and confidence I gained to facilitate the physical assessments.” Mark Lowe, Music Inclusion Manager at Inspiring Music (the Music Service for Central Bedfordshire) “The training was a real eye-opener when it came to assessing both physical disability and neurodiversity needs. With the help of OHMI, we’re able to better assess needs and source appropriate solutions. It is SO important that children with additional needs are not squirrelled away to work on other activities whilst their peers get to make music!” Andrew Hird, Partnership Manager at Lincolnshire Music Service Book your place at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theohmitrust/1979228 |
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