An equal opportunity: Using technology to engage young people in Welsh music making

Through his work as a self-employed music tutor based in the coastal city of Swansea, the author has found that many young people can regard making music as a difficult or even impossible thing to achieve – whether this means playing guitar, producing music, composing a song, writing lyrics or singing. This article examines some of the techniques employed by the author to break down a range of social and personal barriers in students, using technology as a creative medium. It also outlines some of the success stories of participants who have engaged in his teaching programme.