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Anita Holford
@anitaholford.bsky.social
Freelance comms, copywriting, bid-writing - for music, arts, charities involved in education, wellbeing, social justice. Adoptive Mum, neurodivergent daughter. Www.writing-services.co.uk
In the latest episode I’m talking with the authors of a new book called Resonant Minds – the transformative power of music, which explores how we can use the powerful response that our brain has to music, with intention – to feel more, focus better, connect deeper and lead more resonant lives.
October 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I am really excited to share my 50th podcast episode – which sees the return of my 1st guest, music education advocacy superstar Dr Anita Collins.

Anita describes herself as an educator, researcher, writer in brain development & music learning but she's so much more than that. Hope you enjoy it!
September 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
My latest Music for Education & Wellbeing podcast episode - with Pete Dale, Pam Burnard & Raphael Travis from the CUMIN network. We talk hip-hop, youth work, impact, & inclusive music education.

Listen now on your fave app or DM me for the direct link to the audio on my website along with links.
August 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In the latest episode of the Music for Education & Wellbeing podcast, I talk with Jenny Young, Director and founder of Blue Cabin, a charity based in the NE of England that strengthens relationships between care-experienced individuals and the people in their lives through creative activities.
July 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Thanks to everybody who listened to my last mini podcast, 'Do the arts culture and music have a framing problem?'

Here's my latest, talking about how we might make a systemic shift to our arts CPD system to make sure the arts, music and culture are properly valued in public policy.
June 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
[PODCAST 46] Do the arts, culture and music have a framing problem? In this short (17 minute) episode of my 'Music for Education & Wellbeing' podcast I’m talking with … myself!

I thought I’d do something different to mark the launch of my new website.

Listen using your favourite podcast app.
June 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
How did a youth music charity go from moments of almost giving up, to being core funded by Arts Council England, and respected by commissioners/funders in public health and youth justice? Listen in on my chat about resilience with Adam Joolia, CEO, AudioActive writing-services.co.uk/podcast-45-e...
March 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Fascinating music ed chat with @allydaubney.bsky.social
& John Bergin, Newham Music, exploring 5 yrs of research into participation, prof dev, progression & sustainability & a model for a ‘rich music education ecology’.

Listen on your podcast app or my website writingservices.co.uk/podcasts
January 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Fascinating music ed chat with Dr Ally Daubney
& John Bergin of Newham Music, exploring 5 yrs of research into participation, prof dev, progression & sustainability & a model for a ‘rich music education ecology’.

Listen on your usual podcast app or my website writingservices.co.uk/podcasts
January 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Fascinating music ed chat with @allydaubney.bsky.social & John Bergin of Newham Music, exploring 5 yrs of research into participation, prof dev, progression & sustainability in music ed, & their model for a ‘rich music education ecology’.

Of interest for music services, hubs, music partnerships.
January 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Find out about new funding & future learning re: music, social justice & research co-created with participants and higher ed.

Expressions of interests 15 Jan, applications 2 May.

Listen on your fav podcast app (search 'Music for Education & Wellbeing') or on my website and do follow the show!
November 25, 2024 at 1:28 PM