Music Therapy in the community can strengthen social connections and support wellbeing.
Group music-making focuses on the interactive and collaborative aspects of music making which allows for participants to build relationships with each other whilst also working through their own feelings. Singing familiar songs can spark meaningful conversations.
The sessions will be tailored to the needs of the group, using a variety of musical activities to support emotional, social, cognitive and physical needs.
If you run a community group and would be interested in finding out more, please get in touch.
I am currently working with the Alzheimer’s Society as a Music Facilitator helping to run groups in the Gwent area.
Singing for the Brain - Brynmawr
Starting Monday 1st June 2026. All sessions will take place fortnightly.
Refreshments from 1:30pm.
Singing from 2pm - 3pm
Tabor Centre, 18 Davies Street, Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4AD.
Please contact us using the details below if you would like to come along:
Email: jen.evans@alzheimers.org.uk
I worked in collaboration with the University of South Wales Therapies service to introduce music to the community to support mental health. The Music for Wellbeing projects took place at the Aberbeeg Community Centre, providing group and individual Music Therapy support.
I delivered two projects at the Happy Cafe. Both projects aimed to provide a creative outlet for individuals to express and process their emotions. This can help alleviate feelings of anxiety and stress while enhancing their overall mental well-being.
The first project (March-April 2026) focused on creative improvisation which sparked inspiration for a song encapsulating changing seasons, growth and nature. The participants were given full creative control and were able to compose a song that captured their original ideas.
The second project (June - July 2026) focused on singing for wellbeing, breathing techniques and introducing song writing through rewriting song lyrics.
Both projects had a positive impact on the community centre. I was able to connect with community members and create a supportive environment for mental health support. The sessions helped to build self esteem and self confidence as well as social connection and a sense of achievement.
Feedback
Participants described the sessions as “Fun, Educational, and Interesting.” They noted that the sessions contributed to building their confidence and helped them to feel empowered.
“Rebekah has a wonderful ability and interacts well with everyone. She is approachable and very informative. A real asset to any group.” (Community Member 1, 2026).
“Rebekah is such an approachable friendly person. She made everyone feel at ease. I would love to be able to do every session, something that brings a sense of calm. ” (Community Member 4, 2026).
