Inclusive music sessions and technical activities bespokely developed for the citizens at Cerebral Palsy Midlands. 

 

Supervised by Ben Linstead, specialised techniques and methods have proven to be highly stimulating for people of various ages and interests. 

 

We have a good selection of instruments and gear; including drums, guitars, keyboards, pedal effects, percussion, mics, amps, speakers and computer systems. 

 

The CPM Connection involves guided free-expression, adaptive teamwork, bespoke one-on-one sessions, personal development, recording work, IT / sound production experience, visual design, instrument maintenance and public performances. 

 

We have a live room practice from 1pm - 3pm every Tuesday, occasionally recording parts individually on our Mac computer to create albums and individual pieces of work. 

 

On Thursdays from 10am - 12pm we regularly use multiple connected headphones in order to interact with each other in a controlled intimate environment and occasionally record. 

 

We also now have interactive gaming (Thursday afternoons from 1pm – 3pm) and personal interest focussed sessions on Friday mornings (10am – 12pm). 

 

Virtual Reality and Motion Sensor activities are also available. 

 

 

CLICK HERE FOR THE CPM CONNECTION ON YOUTUBE - The CPM Connection on Youtube 

BANDCAMP - https://cpmconnection.bandcamp.com/ 

SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/cpm-connection 

GAME STREAMS - https://www.youtube.com/user/Sevencityrandomvids/videos 

https://www.facebook.com/CerebralPalsyMidlands/ 

 

For enquiries and bookings please contact thecpmconnection@gmail.com  

Back in 2012, veteran CPM citizen and rock music fan, Gary Ironmonger, began participating in electric guitar jam sessions with then volunteer tutor, Matthew Hale. 

 

The development of the project since then has been something of a phenomenon. With the addition of more donated instruments and a steady increase in attendance from a diverse group of other CPM service users, these sessions (collectively known as The CPM Connection) have provided an awesome platform for expression and interaction.