Founded in 2015, Arcana is driven by a vision to make music accessible to everyone. Inspired by a young girl’s dream to play music with her friends, Arcana creates adaptive instruments like the Arcana Strum, enabling individuals of all abilities to enjoy the beauty of music. With a team of passionate musicians, engineers, and designers, Arcana is committed to helping everyone realise their musical potential.
Filisia is a multi-award-winning company transforming play and therapy for early learners and those with additional needs. Their innovative platform, Cosmo, combines interactive IoT devices and engaging apps to help develop cognitive, communication, and motor skills. Used in schools, care homes, and therapy centres worldwide, Filisia is dedicated to creating accessible tools that inspire learning and growth for all abilities.
Digit Music brings together musicians, technologists, and educators to create innovative MIDI instruments like CMPSR—a unique, gaming-inspired controller that opens up new possibilities in music creation. With a passion for accessible music tech, Digit Music also produces bespoke sample packs to inspire creators of all kinds.
Soundbops is on a mission to give every child a musical future, providing an easy way for young learners to play and understand music. Founded by Michael Tougher, who wanted a simpler way for children as young as three to start their musical journey, Soundbops offers an instrument specifically designed for little hands. With colourful, buildable notes and a sturdy board, Soundbops combines quality sound and engaging educational tools, making music accessible and fun for children everywhere. Now proudly part of Warwick Music Group, Soundbops continues to inspire the next generation of musicians.
The Dubler 2 software from Vochlea empowers musicians to create, compose, and perform using the one instrument everyone has— their voice. Driven by a team of passionate musicians and developers, Vochlea is dedicated to making music production accessible to all, breaking down traditional barriers and allowing creativity to flow with ease.
For more information about getting the most out of accessible instruments in the classroom, visit the Lancashire Accessible Instrument and Technology Library.