2025 - What a Year / 2026 - Looking Up and Beyond
When I met Christopher I was so incredibly impressed with his knowledge of music, the piano as an instrument, and his playing.
Throughout 2025, Christopher has made really strong and consistent progress through his 1-2-1 music sessions at Beat This. The year has been about building confidence, exploring creativity, different instruments and developing his own musical identity.
Over the year Christopher has:
Created a growing body of original music, including multiple completed tracks and ideas that are now forming the basis of an album,
Shown increased focus and engagement during sessions, often staying with activities for longer periods,
Grown in confidence using a wide range of instruments and music technology, including synths, keyboards, percussion, iPad apps, and accessible controllers,
Begun to make more creative choices — selecting sounds, rhythms, and musical directions that reflect his own taste,
Explored different musical styles and textures, showing curiosity and willingness to try new things,
Successfully taken part in recording sessions, layering sounds and contributing meaningfully to finished pieces,
Developed a sense of pride and ownership in his music, enjoying listening back to and sharing his work.
Overall, 2025 has been a really positive year for Christopher. He has moved from experimenting with sounds to actively shaping and completing music, laying strong foundations for finishing his album and sharing his work more publicly in 2026.