Throughout July, August, and September I am going to walk a total of 1,000,000 steps. I want to raise as much money for Help Musicians as possible; a fantastic charity that has helped me a few times (including supporting a recent, significant change in my artistic practice).

I absolutely love walking. It's great for physical and mental health; whenever I struggle with a composition-related problem, my first instinct is often to head out for a short walk.

Over these three months, in addition to walking on my own, I am going to invite other musicians to walk with me (so if you live close to Leeds, and are interested in joining, let me know). I want to raise awareness about the fantastic support Help Musicians offer to musicians like me, in times of crisis and opportunity. To learn more about the help available, from funding to health services to business mentoring, visit their website at Help Musicians | Get support.

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Help Musicians is a charity that loves music and for 100 years has been working hard to make a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across the UK. We want to create a world where musicians thrive.

Love Music: Help Musicians