PUPILS from four local primary schools have found their voices, thanks to an inspirational guest ‘teacher’.

Rising star Caroline Harrison, who grew up in Narberth, has been visiting primary schools across Wales to share her love of music through special song-writing workshops.

Having supported Texas and Charlotte Church, and received praise from BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music, Caroline has built up a strong fan base, and performed all over the world, but is keen to share her passion with the next generation.

“Children are the future of the industry and having spent years writing, performing and crafting music for myself and other acts, I have gained some valuable tools and ideas about how to teach children to get inspired to write their own songs,” said Caroline.

As part of the sessions, Caroline performed some of her own songs, with the children encouraged to join in and sing along.

Then it was over to the pupils, who had to re-write the words to Disney’s latest anthem ‘Let It Go’.

Taking part were groups from Broad Haven School, Templeton School, Golden Grove Community School and Ysgol Llys Hywel, in Whitland.

Eirwyn Griffiths, headteacher at Ysgol Llys Hywel, said: “The workshop inspired pupils to play with music, to develop their creative side and to encourage children to pursue an interest in music.

“They were fully engaged and were brimming with enthusiasm.”

Caroline said the children’s excitement and willingness to learn new skills was wonderful to see.

“Children gravitate to music and it still amazes me how quickly they come up with lyrics and learn melodies, it is pretty much instant,” she said.

“What I have always enjoyed most about music is sharing it with others.

“It is a wonderful feeling to be able to convey a message through music and see the impact it has on the listener.

“My songs have all been inspired and written by living in rural west Wales and the communities within it.”

Caroline will next perform in Pembrokeshire on Friday, March 13, when she supports the Cadbury Sisters at Llys Meddyg, in Newport.