Date of Submission
5-2024
Type of Work
Exegesis and Creative Work
Principal Supervisor
Dr. Toby Wren
Keywords
Disability; Disability Art; Disability and inclusion; Accessibility; Music; Music-making; Music composition; Music production; Audio engineering; Collaboration; Creative practice; Practice-led research; autoethnography; action research.
Audience
General (G) - suitable for everyone
Abstract
This research project aimed to assist musicians with intellectual disabilities in the collaborative music-making process. By designing and implementing accessible techniques, the study addressed the question: "What songwriting and music production techniques can support musicians with intellectual disabilities to create original music?" The outcome was a framework of techniques and three original compositions created in collaboration with these musicians.
Using qualitative methods such as autoethnography, action research, observations, and music-specific practices, the project involved multiple collaborative sessions where participants actively engaged in music composition and recording. Techniques included pre-production interviews, influence analysis, instrument experimentation, and lyrical exploration. The findings highlight the effectiveness of participatory approaches and iterative testing, contributing valuable insights into inclusive music-making practices and promoting accessibility in creative processes.
Recommended Citation
Byass, L. (2024). Accessible & Inclusive Music-Making [Masters dissertation, SAE University College]. Creo.
Included in
Audio Arts and Acoustics Commons, Composition Commons, Disability Studies Commons, Higher Education Commons