Becki Driscoll of Rootnotes (rootnotes.org.uk) is holding a family music workshop at Appledore Baptist Church, as part of the 2026 Appledore Music Festival. It will take place at 2pm on Saturday 30 May.

Children of all ages are welcome. There will be lots of instruments to try. The session will involve, following a warm up, some or all of these activities:

• Learn and sing a simple round
• Explore the instruments
• Learn a simple pattern on the instruments
• Play as a band
• singing with a songwriting exercise around a sea shanty.

This event is free but tickets must be booked in advance. Please reserve your tickets at the festival ticketing web site. Book a ticket for each adult and child in your family group.

RootNotes is a Bideford-based community music organisation, run by local musician Becki Driscoll. RootNotes offers music workshops for all ages and all abilities in a variety of different settings. Whether you are a confident player or just starting out on your musical journey RootNotes offers opportunities to join in and and take part.

​The weekly music groups encourage people to have fun whilst learning music and song, with an emphasis on ‘hands-on’ learning. We can provide instruments for sessions, or help you to develop skills on your own instrument within the group.

RootNotes music workshops are suitable for schools, preschools, SEN settings, care homes and community events. Workshops can be tailored to suit a theme or a specific group of people.