Learn Braille Music Online – Introductory Training Now Available
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Posted on behalf of Frances Gentle.
Dear friends and colleagues:
NextSense is pleased to announce the launch of a new Online Introductory Training Program in Braille Music Notation, designed to build foundational knowledge and confidence in reading and understanding braille music.
Braille music notation has a rich history. Louis Braille himself created the braille music code, recognising that access to music, like access to literacy, is a fundamental right for people who are blind.
In recognition of the ICEVI–WBU Global Braille Literacy Campaign, officially launched on World Braille Day, 4 January 2026, NextSense is offering free certificates of completion during January 2026 to all participants who successfully complete this introductory training program.
About the training program
The Braille Music Notation Introductory Training Program is designed for a wide audience, including sighted and blind educators, music teachers, braille transcribers, parents and caregivers, and anyone wishing to develop foundational knowledge of braille music notation.
The program comprises 11 sequential lessons, each introducing essential concepts of braille music notation. Lessons are carefully structured so that skills and knowledge build progressively, culminating in a final lesson that consolidates all concepts learned throughout the program.
As we believe this is one of the first online training programs in braille music notation, we have set the program in “Beta” mode and invite feedback.
Learning format and access
The training is delivered online via the NextSense-operated UEB Online learning platform:
👉 https://uebonline.org/
The accompanying manual presents the full lesson content and exercises in a single, accessible reference document, allowing learners to revisit concepts and practise at their own pace.
To complete the exercises:
- Register for an account at https://uebonline.org/
- Enrol in the Braille Music Notation Introductory Training Program
Existing UEB Online users will find the program listed among the available training options.
Further guidance on navigating the online course, completing exercises, and accessing additional tutorial resources is available on the UEB Online website.
Supporting global braille literacy
By offering free certificates of completion during January 2026 as part of the World Braille Day launch, NextSense proudly supports the goals of the ICEVI–WBU Global Braille Literacy Campaign—strengthening access to braille, building skills, and promoting inclusive education and participation through braille worldwide.
Please be in touch if you have any questions or comments: Email braill...@uebonline.org
Regards,
Frances Gentle,
On behalf of the NextSense Braille Music Notation design team
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NextSense Institute and Macquarie University (Australia)
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