PRISON WORK AND OUTREACH
Maisie is Chief executive and co-founder of Sing Inside, a national charity providing singing workshops in prisons across England and Wales. Following years of volunteering in prisons on a grassroots level, Maisie registered the organisation as a charity in 2019. It now works with 28 prisons across England and Wales, engaging with over 1000 volunteers each year and working with over 300 prison residents.
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Maisie's role is wide and varied, encompassing strategy development and organisational management alongside prison liaison and security responsibility, as well as workshop leading. She is an experienced musical educator bringing energy, warmth and approachability to the space.
Speaking at a Sing Inside fundraiser
Sing Inside's work builds confidence, connection and community in highly punitive spaces where opportunities for self-expression are limited. Maisie has developed a programme of musical pedagogy which builds teamwork skills and communication skills, vital components for people in prison to reintegrate into society. You can find out more about Sing Inside via the charity's website, sign up to their mailing list, or follow them on Twitter @SingInsideUK. You can also email Maisie with queries or connections - she is always keen to hear from people across the arts sector interested in the charity's work.
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Maisie also conducts a wide range of outreach in her career, using music to build relationships and trust between individuals, and encouraging increased self-confidence and capacity to collaborate. She regularly works with the Sixteen on their school workshops, and is an experienced teacher, particularly enjoying beginner piano teaching, and has also worked on introducing children with severe learning difficulties and blindness to music. If you are interested in booking Maisie to deliver a workshop or project please get in touch.