The Accessible Music Education Toolkit
Music classrooms and the modern music world can often feel disconnected—why? Traditional instruments can be difficult to master, many accessible music-making tools fail to engage students, and ‘easy-to-use’ solutions often turn out to be anything but.
CMPSR (kom-poh-zah), Swipe, and Arrownotes are here to change that. Together, they form a powerful, inclusive toolkit that makes digital music-making intuitive and exciting for students of all abilities.
With CMPSR’s accessible hardware, Swipe’s interactive touchscreen app, and Arrownotes’ simplified notation system, every student can access incredible sounds and create music in a way that feels natural and rewarding.
Music education is consistently linked to cognitive and personal growth benefits, so it’s crucial that every child has the opportunity to engage with music in a way that excites and empowers them.
Removing Barriers to Music-Making
For centuries, musical instruments have required years of practice to master—a major barrier for students seeking quick rewards. Educators, too, face challenges keeping up with new technologies on top of their already demanding workload.
We believe it should be different. That’s why we designed CMPSR, Swipe, and Arrownotes—a seamless ecosystem that makes music instantly accessible, engaging, and fun.
But what are they?
CMPSR
Swipe
Arrownotes
Is the Old Way the Only Way?
CMPSR simplifies the full piano keyboard (and the expertise needed to play it) into an easy-to-use joystick instrument that can be played with just one finger.
- Eight intuitive zones: Each movement of the joystick triggers a musical note from a selected scale, ensuring students always play notes that sound good together.
- Instant music-making: Simple movements create rich chords, rhythmic basslines, or lead melodies, making it easy for students to jam.
- Versatile and adaptable: CMPSR connects to Swipe and any music-making app, allowing students to explore limitless musical styles.
- Ready-to-play content: Pre-configured instrument sets and song backings help students start making music in seconds.
A Touchscreen App for Instant Music Creation
Swipe takes CMPSR’s accessibility to the next level by offering a touch-based experience that allows students to compose and perform music with simple gestures.
- Tap, swipe, and play: With a responsive touchscreen interface, Swipe makes it easy for students to experiment with sound.
- No prior skills needed: Students can create rhythms, melodies, and harmonies by swiping across the screen.
- Designed for inclusion: Like CMPSR, Swipe is accessible for all learners, including those with physical disabilities.
- Perfect for classroom collaboration: Teachers can integrate Swipe alongside CMPSR to support whole-class music activities.
The Future of Accessible Music Notation
Traditional music notation can be daunting. If you show a student middle C on a stave, few will know which key to press on a piano. But if you give them a joystick and an arrow, most will instinctively know which direction to move it. This is the power of Arrownotes.
- Simplifies complex concepts: Converts traditional notation into easy-to-follow directional cues.
- Accelerates learning: Students move through three progression levels to develop confidence before transitioning to standard notation.
- Empowers creativity: By removing the need for years of theory, students can compose original music from day one.
- Everyone can compose using their intuition and Arrownotes’ colours and directions.
Modernising the Music Curriculum with CMPSR, Swipe & Arrownotes
With the National Plan for Music Education requiring schools to implement a Music Development Plan, ensuring every child has access to high-quality music education is more important than ever.
CMPSR, Swipe, and Arrownotes provide an easy-to-implement digital music solution that supports teachers in:
✅ Meeting curriculum goals without specialist training
✅ Engaging students with contemporary music styles
✅ Upskilling students for the creative industries workforce
✅ Making music education more inclusive and accessible
How CMPSR, Swipe & Arrownotes Can Benefit Your School
By integrating these tools into your music curriculum, you can transform the way students experience and create music.
With CMPSR, Swipe & Arrownotes:
🎵 Students can compose, perform, and experiment with the same sounds they hear in the music they love.
🎵 Teachers can help students achieve higher grades and develop musical skills faster.
🎵 School leaders can create a more inclusive and creative learning environment.
🎵 Everyone feels more engaged, confident, and excited about music.
By adopting intuitive, inclusive tools like CMPSR, Swipe, and Arrownotes, schools can unlock every student’s musical potential and ignite a passion for creativity that lasts a lifetime.
Next Steps: Bring CMPSR, Swipe & Arrownotes to Your School
Want to see how CMPSR, Swipe, and Arrownotes could work in your setting?
🔹 Book a short discovery call to explore how this toolkit can fit into your curriculum.
🔹 Request a demo and see it in action.
We’d love to help you modernise your music classroom and make music education more inclusive, engaging, and rewarding for all students.
