Rhythm for Life

Music Making and Wellbeing Enhancement for
Older Adults

Funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (2010-12)

Rhythm for Life aims to enhance wellbeing among older adults in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, a London Borough that has one of the largest disparities of wealth in the UK and sizeable areas of deprivation. Over the next two years, participants will be offered opportunities to learn and make music in individual and small-group lessons, delivered by RCM students. The effects of their training on health, wellbeing, and social engagement will be monitored throughout.

Further details will be posted here as the project unfolds in 2010. In the meantime, enquires should be directed to Aaron Williamon (awilliamon@rcm.ac.uk).