Sebastian* lives at a Voyage Care residential service in Gloucestershire. He has an acquired brain injury following a road traffic accident. As part of his therapy Sebastian* has been making his own music for nearly two years. In one of the tracks, My Story, Sebastian* talks about his accident and how it has affected him.

He has released some of his music online on SoundCloud under the artist name Karm: https://soundcloud.com/user-659299304. Sebastian* continues to work closely with Music Therapist Marcus Campbell, who visits the service and helps Sebastian* to record his music.

• What inspired you to start making your own music?
  I wanted to tell people about my accident, music was an expressive way to do it.
• How has Voyage helped you with your music?
  They have given me a chance to express myself and set up therapy sessions.
• How often do you write music?
  Every week.
• Do you enjoy performing your music?
  Yes very much.
• How does your music help you?
  It helps me get my feelings out and be expressive.
• What is your favourite type of music?
  Rock & Pop.
• Who are your musical heroes?
  Shakin’ Stevens & Michael Jackson, I’m a huge fan of both.

*Names changed for confidentiality

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• acquired brain injury
• case study