We are thrilled to announce we are now a grantee of Awesome Without Borders! This chapter of the Awesome Foundation, gives $1 000 no-strings-attached weekly grants to awesome initiatives worldwide. This grant will enable 7 young people to each receive a full music therapy process. To learn more… Read More »Thank you Awesome Without Borders
Captivate your child with the excitement of Gumboot Dance whilst giving the same opportunity to children on the Cape Flats! Gumboot Dance Workshops is an exciting music programme developed by MusicWorks’ music therapists and community musicians. The Workshops are based on our VIP Principles: Children are Very… Read More »Gumboot Dance Workshops
A few years ago, MusicWorks ran a programme at Nomzamo Place of Safety in Langa. Nomzamo offered a temporary home for young children who have had to be removed from unsafe home environments. [gap height=”20″] The centre had sunny rooms, colourful walls, and a wonderful group of caring… Read More »Sizwe’s Lullabies
Sound the trumpets! Drumroll please…and blow those vuvuzelas! On the 10th of February 2014, the Music Therapy Community Clinic becomes MusicWorks! [gap height=”20″] Welcome to our new website – which tells the story of how MusicWorks uses the power of music to unlock potential in the lives of… Read More »Singing to a new tune
Six-year-old Eliah*, suffering from acute and debilitating cerebral palsy, was admitted to a palliative care centre for children in Cape Town during 2013. Soon thereafter, he was referred to MusicWorks for pain management. [gap height=”20″] Eliah is not able to walk or even move much, as his little… Read More »Alive, awake and ready to play