"Music is not about the most accomplished. Music is not about the best players. Music is not about 'making it' in the industry. It is more about learning, developing skills and enjoying what we do. In the complex world of music, with the huge range of instruments and vocal styles and the difficulty in developing ones skills to reach the level of 'Rock God', the smallest achievement must be recognised. Stringing three chords together to make a tune, writing a song about what you have done that day or banging out a basic rhythm on the drums are all accomplishments that must be recognised. You don't have to be 'Great' to be GREAT!"

We would like to thank all the celebrities who donated items for our auctions. This raised valuable funds to purchase Instruments and recording equipment. Your help has been invaluable. You will be listed in our partners / funders area soon. Thanks again.

A MINOR VICTORY

Thelongwayround Youth Music Project is a non-profit making project based in Cornwall, in the process of setting up as a community interest company. We originally set up to provide music tuition and access to musical instruments for young people. A small victory has been had. Other agencies have now put money into the areas that needed reaching and are providing tuition. We like to think that this, at least in part, is due to thelongwayround raising awareness of this issue, and pressure from Young People who we have been involved with. We can now concentrate on setting up the Recording Studio and Rehearsal Rooms. We are currently collecting used Mobile Phones of any condition, to recycle and raise money for the project, so any donations are welcome.

Through experience within Youth Work settings, we have found music to be an invaluable communication tool for young people to have their voices heard, and a great tool to break down barriers to learning, self esteem issues and issues around individuals confidence. This project is not only designed to develop young peoples musical skills, but to develop social skills and self awareness, enabling young people through informed choices to function to the best of their ability within society.

Every pound counts, donations to get this project off to a flying start, however small, can be made via Paypal using the email address: donations@thelongwayround.co.uk . If you feel you can not donate anything, don't worry, your joining this group and support in general is extremely valuable to us and we thank you greatly.