JT donates tablets to enhance digital music access

A telecoms company has donated four tablet devices to help "enhance digital access to music education" for children from lower-income families.

JT said the devices would be used in the charity Music in Action's musical education social access scheme which supports about 90 children in Jersey whose families receive income support.

The charity said its bursaries in the scheme gave children specialist instrumental tuition, small-group learning, performance opportunities and access to practice clubs.

JT said the tablets would help music be stored and shared digitally during lessons to help children read music and learn music theory in a "more engaging, interactive way".

Naomi Mews, treasurer of Music in Action, said the donation would allow it to "remove barriers for the children we support".

She said: "Music has the power to transform a child's confidence, wellbeing and outlook, but access to learning tools is not equal for every family.

"These tablets will make a real difference to our students, allowing them to read music, explore theory and develop skills in a way that is fun, interactive and inclusive."

JT's head of human resources Laura Belo said technology was important to being a force for positive change in the community.

She said: "Supporting Music in Action with devices that enhance learning and development, creativity and confidence for young people is a great example of how digital can be used for good.

"Music education builds skills for life, and we're proud to support a programme that is creating meaningful opportunities for children who might otherwise miss out."

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