Pennine Mencap is offering music therapy in collaboration with Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity.

 

Music therapist Alan Wells would love to support you to access music making. Individual and group sessions are available, and what we do is up to you: it could be singing, learning instruments, playing in a band or joining our large percussion ensemble. No previous experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm!

 

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What is music therapy?

 

A platform for connection and expression

 

The ability to respond to music is universal, but the way we react is unique to our personality and circumstances. By making music together, then tuning into people’s individual responses, music therapists create a platform for connection and self-expression. The positive impact on physical, social, mental and emotional wellbeing can be transformative.

 

Communication, confidence, connection

 

The benefits of music therapy are as diverse as the people who benefit from it, but there are some common threads:

• It helps build communication skills and gives people the chance to express themselves in different ways.

• It boosts confidence and helps people find connection and meaning, positively impacting their mental health.

• In some cases music therapy aids cognitive function, coordination, speech and physical development.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​