Music
Our Music project gives people a chance to join friendly music sessions led by professional musicians, whether they have played music before or are complete beginners. Everyone is welcome.
About our Music Project
The Common Wheel Music project runs in a variety of settings. We run interactive music sessions in mental health hospital wards for patients and in the community for people living with dementia and their carers.
We also run blocks of interactive music session at our Campbell House base for people in the community with experience of mental illness.
All music sessions are run by professional musicians and are open to people who have no previous experience of music making and also those who are already experienced to any level.
Music sessions might include singing, drumming, trying different percussion, songwriting, or just listening and joining in as you like. The aim is to make music together in an open way.
No. You do not need any experience or knowledge. Sessions are open to everyone. You can join in at your own pace.
All sessions are run by professional musicians who have experience working with people living with mental illness, dementia or who have support needs. Sessions are supportive and friendly.
There are community sessions, sessions for hospital inpatients and sessions at dementia cafes. We work mainly in Glasgow and the surrounding area.
Yes. Sessions are adapted to suit all needs. You can take part by making sounds, sharing ideas, or listening and being present.
Who this project is best suited for
We offer blocks music workshops at our Campbell House base for adults with experience of poor mental health.
Take place at our Campbell House base on the campus of Gartnavel Royal Hospital
Sessions run by professional musicians
The group is open to people who have no previous experience of music making and also those who are already experienced to any level.
To take part you need to be referred by a mental health professional or support worker.
Activities may involve:
- Drumming and percussion
- Playing instruments and singing
- Song writing and composing
- Improvisation
We run weekly music groups in the wards of Mental Health Hospitals in Glasgow.
If you are in hospital and want to take part, please speak to your Ward Manager or OT.
If you are a member of staff and think your hospital ward could benefit from our music groups please contact hello@commonwheel.org.uk
Interactive group music sessions
Take place on a Mental Health Hospital ward
Sessions run by professional musicians
NHS staff also attend to provide support
Session content tailored to the patients attending the group that day and steered by their preferences
Musical activities may involve:
- Singing together
- Rhythm work with percussion
- Focused listening
- Group improvising
- Band style sessions using instruments
- Songwriting and composing
Sessions last approx. 45 mins
We provide interactive music sessions at monthly dementia cafes in Glasgow.
If you are interested in having us provide music at your dementia group or would like to know where we are running interactive music sessions please contact hello@commonwheel.org.uk
Young people aged 18 and over are welcome to join our Community music sessions.
We also deliver Connect with Music, a community project specifically for those aged 16-30.
This project runs at Berkeley 2 studios on a Friday (late morning)
Sessions are run by professional musicians and each week the group picks a song. They then break it down, learn the song and come together to play it at the end of the session.
We are interested in working with other organisations supporting young people in Glasgow for this project so please get in touch at hello@commonwheel.org.uk if this is of interest to your organisation.
What Music offers for participants:
Beneficial Outcomes for Participants
Music sessions can build confidence, boost mood and help people feel part of a group. Taking part may support better communication and self-esteem. Many find regular sessions improve their wellbeing and bring a sense of achievement.
Participant Feedback
Referral Enquiry
Find out more about availability and referral process for our music projects to support new skills, confidence, and greater wellbeing in a caring, inclusive Common Wheel community.