Lorin's performance is authorised within the PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS PROGRAM managed by the NSW Department Education & Training and accredited with Education Queensland.

The performance integrates three major components -

• Entertain - through a wide variety of musical styles (classical, country, rock, jazz, R&B and folk),
• Educate - using a range of visual aids and activities Lorin teaches about the special challenges of the disabled and encourages students to be more accepting of people with differences,
• Inspire - by motivating individuals to look for the positives in their own lives and the lives of others through building the attributes of self esteem, confidence, determination, resilience, overcoming peer pressure and believing in one's self.

Thus you can see that the performance is more than just an inspiring guitar recital.

Lorin with three volunteers playing some Rock'n'Roll

Over the past four years the Department of Education in NSW has recognized Lorin's outstanding contribution to the touring performance program in Schools by awarding him the annual "Frater Award". This award he has won for the past three years running, and has been given based on the glowing reports the Department has received from School evaluations of the performance.

Lorin's sincere message, coupled with his masterful performance on the guitar, will leave a lasting impression in the heart and mind of every member of the audience.

• The performance combines musical entertainment, practical demonstrations and interaction with the audience.
• Lorin's guitar performance sets a benchmark of excellence for musicians young and old.
• The performance is chosen to meet the developmental levels of the audience, whether Primary Students, Secondary Students or Adult/Corporate groups.
• In addition to the musical component, other topics conveyed in the performance include -
  • teasing and bullying
  • peer pressure
  • kindness
  • consideration
  • respect
  • acceptance of differences
  • meeting challenges
  • setting goals
  • building on strengths
  • choosing a career
  • striving for excellence
  • demonstration of aids for the blind.
• The performance also has a strong focus on character building - Lorin relates many personal experiences in overcoming the challenges of being legally blind, to become a successful musician, sportsman, student, businessman, father and all round achiever.
• Lorin's performance compliments the "You Can Do It" programme in Primary Schools.
• Pre-visit teaching materials are provided to the School.
• The performance runs for approximately one hour.
• With the approval of the principal, parents are always welcome to attend at no cost.
• Lorin is happy to talk privately with teachers, parents and students to discuss issues relating to the needs of the disabled.

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Lorin performing

During the performance members of the audience have the opportunity to try on the specially prepared glasses that simulate Lorin's vision.

Lorin spending some personal time with a fan after the show