SWITCH: MAC's inclusive band

At SWITCH you can:

• Develop song writing skills
• Learn to play music as a band
• Perform at live events
• Make new friends who also love music

SWITCH is open for young people aged 11 to 25 with complex learning and physical needs who are passionate about music performance and creation. Sessions take place at MAC every Tuesday from 5pm -7pm.

Watch SWITCH's latest Music Video

Case Study- Nashita

A member of SWITCH 2015-2019

Has MAC Makes Music helped you feel more confident? If so, how?

Yes, it helped me to feel more confident then I was before joining the group.

I was given the opportunity to make music and performing live.  These made me feel positive about creating music.

MAC Makes Music also helped me express my feelings by building friendship through teamwork.

How has taking part helped you grow or improve musically?

The group work helped my songwriting lyrics as we always exchanged ideas to improve our skills.

It also helped me to be an expert user of a music making software, called GarageBand.

What have you gone on to doing after your time with MAC Makes Music?

After leaving MAC Makes Music, I have joined a musical group called Misfits Music.  I am currently learning to Play Drums.  I am also taking lessons on singing. I am also working as a volunteer in a primary school, helping children with Special Needs.

Any favourite moments or events that stood out to you?

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, I created a virtual music video with SWITCH where I was singing and dancing.  My other favourite memories were my very first SWITCH show, “SWITCH Meets Jaws” and the Squidz Club in London, which was SWITCH’s first show outside Birmingham.

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