The Amber Trust
Providing musical opportunities for blind and partially sighted children, and children with more complex needs, via its Music Awards and Music Services.
Lucy leaves the judges speechless!
Lucy achieved 'performance of the night' on the finale of Channel 4's The Piano, receiving a standing ovation for her performance of Debussy's Arabesque no. 1 at the Royal Festival Hall. We are so proud of everything she has accomplished on the show!
The Amber Trust has worked with Lucy for 8 years through our Music Awards programme, funding the piano lessons she receives with her wonderful teacher, Daniel.
We are incredibly proud to support Lucy and are thrilled to see her grow into such an amazing young musician. Learn more about her by watching Lucy's Story, an Amber film. You can also see Lucy perform in Amber's 2022 Annual Concert.
Services we offer
Amber Music Awards
For music lessons, the purchase of instruments, and other funding
Little Amber
Family music service for visually impaired children aged 0-5
AmberPlus
Family music service for visually impaired children with complex needs aged 5-18
With Music in Mind
Family music service for visually impaired children with neurodegenerative disease
Teaching Resources
Amber Sound Touch
A major new online resource for teaching music to a blind child. This superb teaching aid comprises 13 engaging videos complemented with a comprehensive written guide, dealing with important topics such as learning to play by ear, guidelines for appropriate touch in teaching technique, notation, improvising, practice and performance.
Watch the Introduction Webinar with Professor Adam Ockelford
Visit Sound Touch site 
In partnership with the Incorporated Society of Musicians
Upcoming Events
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The Amber Trust’s Annual Concert with Amber’s Patron Derek Paravicini
Sun 28 May 2023 - 3:30 pm
The Wathen Hall, St Paul's School, Barnes, SW13 9JT
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