Well, where do i start !!!. having taken part personally in D&P group sessions, i can confirm that it will blow your mind and is nearly impossible to explain in words, it really is an atmosphere you have to feel! In a session, be it drumming or singing you will feel an electric energy like nothing before. Darren’s positivity , inclusivity and motivation can get even the most introverted individual joining in and having fun. There is a wide range of instruments provided meeting the personal and physical needs of an individual and well-known songs that create a feeling of togetherness. The confidence that you see blossom in individuals throughout sessions could bring you to tears. Sessions by D+P have captivated the attention of individuals, brought out their voices, encouraged them to speak up , sing, socialise and move their bodies in ways they didn’t know was possible, all of this and some healthy competition involved. I don’t know what everyone was doing before D&P music came along. I honestly cannot do them justice in writing, it is a definite must-do experience for your company or for your loved individual’s 1.1 session. Highly recommend!!!!

Darren is fantastic. He has so much energy and interacts with all of our service users. Everyone really looks forward to the weekly music sessions. Would thoroughly recommend.

D&P bring so much more to the table than pure singalong – though singalong does play its part. Participants can enjoy an expanding repertoire of musical and percussive experiences, tailored to the needs of groups and individuals. D&P’s rich background of working alongside those living with learning disability and acquired brain injury means that all sessions are meaningful, appropriate, and highly stimulating. Above all, D&P are part of a growing vanguard of creative musical practitioners who have a true passion for the therapeutic power of using music in special needs environments. Great work, D&P!

Darren is brilliant with the service users and takes the time to know each and everyone of them and their abilities with music and pushes them to do their bests, he brings the joy to the home and gets everyone involved, I highly recommend.

Darren is brilliant at what he does, the service users love his sessions and get really involved. As soon as he walks in the room everyone’s face lights up. He’s so personable and takes the time to get to know everyone individually. He caters to everyone’s needs and makes sure everyone can get involved in their own way.

I highly recommend D&P music. Darren comes into my workplace and very much entertains our residents who have a brain injury/learning disabilities. Every time he comes in the smiles on there faces are so special. The services that Darren offers is second to none. Thank you for all you do, Darren x

Darren comes into my workplace and always treats our service users with a huge amount of respect and dignity. He always makes them feel valued and special. The sessions are very person centred and have been helping our service users with their confidence through music. Would recommend!

Darren is amazing I have witnessed music sessions and he gets everyone involved with his music and his bubbly personality, this can be on a 1:1 or groups up to 80 people. The guys we support have complex needs and sometime challenging behaviours, he knows have to re-direct and really does brightens up their day. Thank you for all your support I would recommend him to anyone.

Always a good time and great music when Darren comes especially love the drumming circle on a Friday!! Always look forward too that!!!

Thououghly recommend. Darren was amazing at our Coronation party on Monday.

Our service users loved it and really enjoyed joining in. Darren performs weekly at our care home and his sessions are great fun. The guys look forward to coming to our home. Lisa, administrator at Richardson Care.

Brilliant music session today by Darren. Service users loved it. Darren had them engaged and participating.

A real benefit to the home. Well done, they all look forward to it every week.

Worked with Darren today for the first time with a group of service users doing a Sound and Rhythm ASDAN module.
Very impressed…..fantastic interaction and rapport built with the guys from the off, they even got excited with the warm up exercises!! Excellent forethought on the range of instruments on offer so that everyone was catered for regardless of their ability.

Loved the way Darren worked with them all as a group, building team work…but also the way he got up close enough to work with and get the most out of them individually. Loved that he had researched individual music for certain non verbal service users to really make them feel part of the session, and the upbeat songs he chose got everyone singing and the more able up and dancing.
Would definitely recommend D and P Music Limited and very excited to carry on collaborating with him on ASDAN modules.

D & P LTD provided a session at my place of work, catering for individuals with acquired brain injuries. WOW! Just WOW! The atmosphere was electric! Staff and residents were dancing and singing along. As the residents were taught techniques for the wide range of user friendly instruments supplied, their confidence blossomed and it was wonderful to witness.

With enthusiasm, energy, inclusion and ability to capture an audience. Darren was able to create a great sense of togetherness through music and interaction. Our residents have a wide and varied range of ability and each and everyone was catered for and visibly enjoyed and actively participated in this session. It was great for their self-esteem, well-being, social skills, cognition and mobility. 100% highly recommend!

We had Darren from D & P LTD create a Drum Circle with our residents with brain injuries as part of a themed weekend. Everyone had a great time, the interaction and atmosphere was off the scale. Thank you Darren. 

I’ve know Darren for a number of years and watching him develop his business has been amazing to watch. He has done 2 different sessions with my residents with the drum circle which was enjoyed by all and allowed them to express themselves. Rhythm time promoted choices and allowed them to use different techniques and instruments. Darren really has thought of everything. The sessions I have seen are really person centered. Darren’s character and energy bring these sessions as an amazing activity for residents. We can’t wait to have more sessions with D&P.

Darren is fantastic with my daughter she really enjoys her sessions. Darren is very aware of her needs and how to make the sessions work for her. We cant wait for more sessions.