Generator Launches Youth Music Toolkits

Generator has developed a number of toolkits so that Youth Music Network professionals can access practical advice and tools.

Developed with support from Youth Music, and available for free at http://toolkits.generator.org.uk/, the toolkits cover 6 main areas aimed to fast-track careers and development of young musicians and youth sector workers:

— Artist Development – Getting Started

— Artist Development – Getting Noticed

— The Use of Technology in Music Delivery

— Effective Participation

— Workforce Development

— Working with Young People Facing Challenging Circumstances

Generator CEO, Jim Mawdsley says,

“We’re very pleased to present a set of toolkit videos to help both young musicians and those working in the sector to develop skills and gain a better understanding of music practice and the music industry. We’re proud to have helped young musicians to progress with support from Youth Music and these toolkits are designed to pass on best practice and inspire the next generation of artists, managers, labels and music practitioners.”

Each toolkit strand contains Videos, Top Tips and Downloadable PDFs featuring practical advice, the latest music industry and youth sector thinking and useful models and tools so that users can put new skills to good use.

Head to http://toolkits.generator.org.uk now!

About Generator

Generator is the leading Music Development Agency in the UK providing support, advice and guidance to musicians and creative businesses across the UK. Generator’s Youth Music funded activity has developed over the years to include courses for young DJs, producers, vocalists and instrumentalists and through projects such as Urban Music Training and PLAY we have supported the development of hundreds of young musicians who Create, Record and Perform new music, with expert tuition, personal, professional and creative artist development at the core. Artists to have come through Generator programmes include Lulu James and Eva Stone.

For news of courses, proposed Masterclass Day partnerships, conferences and live events, see www.generator.org.uk.

For more information, please contact Artist Development Manager, Joe Frankland: joe@generator.org.uk / 0191 255 4465