Brent Music for Mental Health Programmes: Adults

Research has shown that music can have a positive effect on mental health, and working with others on creative pursuits is one of the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ championed by the World Health Organisation (WHO). If you’re an adult experiencing mental health or well-being challenges, you are warmly invited to join musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for fun, creative music sessions to listen to and create music alongside professional musicians. Monthly sessions are evidence-based and designed to provide respite and improve mood, delivered by our specially trained musicians and Workshop Leaders.

At each session, you’ll get the chance to meet professional musicians and work together with other participants to create brand-new pieces of music and songs. You’ll be supported to try out instruments and devise melodies, lyrics, rhythms and styles for your pieces, expressing your thoughts, feelings and emotions.

No prior musical experience is required to take part, and all genres or types of music will be explored. Instruments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you already play.

Programme dates:

• Monday 16 October 2023, 16:00-17:15 at Ashford Place, Cricklewood, NW2 6TU
• Monday 16 October 2023, 17:30-18:45 at Ashford Place, Cricklewood, NW2 6TU
• Monday 13 November 2023, 16:00-17:15 at The Yellow, Wembley Park, HA9 0GL
• Monday 13 November 2023, 17:30-18:45 at The Yellow, Wembley Park, HA9 0GL
• Tuesday 12 December 2023, 16:00-17:15, Brent Hub, 6 Hillside, Harlesden, NW10 8BN
• Tuesday 12 December 2023, 17:30-18:45, Brent Hub, 6 Hillside, Harlesden, NW10 8BN
• Monday 15 January 2024, 16:00-17:15 at Ashford Place, Cricklewood, NW2 6TU
• Monday 15 January 2024, 17:30-18:45 at Ashford Place, Cricklewood, NW2 6TU
• Monday 18 March 2024, 16:00-17:15 at The Yellow, Wembley Park, HA9 0GL
• Monday 18 March 2024, 17:30-18:45 at The Yellow, Wembley Park, HA9 0GL
• Monday 15 April 2024, 16:00-17:15 at Willesden Green Library, 379-381 High Rd, London NW10 2JR
• Monday 15 April 2024, 17:30-18:45 at Willesden Green Library, 379-381 High Rd, London NW10 2JR

Participation is free, but prior registration is required. Please complete the below registration form and return it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to secure your place.

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Brent Music for Mental Health Programmes: Adults with Learning Disabilities

Adults with learning disabilities and their carers are invited to join RPO musicians for fun, creative music workshops specially designed to provide stress relief and mood-lifting for participants and carers alike. At each monthly drop-in session, participants will get the chance to meet professional musicians and work together with other participants to create brand-new pieces of music and songs. You’ll be supported to try out instruments, sing, copy patterns and devise melodies, lyrics and rhythms to create brand-new pieces of music.

Led by specially trained RPO musicians and Workshop Leaders, sessions are appropriate for adults with a wide range of learning disabilities who enjoy meeting and working with others, and all music will be tailored to fit the skills and interests of the participants attending each session.

No prior musical experience is required to take part, and all genres or types of music will be explored. Instruments will be provided.

Upcoming dates:

• Monday 16 October 2023, 13:00-13:45 at Ashford Place, Cricklewood, NW2 6TU
• Monday 16 October 2023, 14:00-14:45 at Ashford Place, Cricklewood, NW2 6TU
• Monday 13 November 2023, 13:00-13:45 at The Yellow, Wembley Park, HA9 0GL
• Monday 13 November 2023, 14:00-14:45 at The Yellow, Wembley Park, HA9 0GL
• Tuesday 12 December 2023, 13:00-13:45, Brent Hub, 6 Hillside, Harlesden, NW10 8BN
• Tuesday 12 December 2023, 14:00-14:45, Brent Hub, 6 Hillside, Harlesden, NW10 8BN
• Monday 15 January 2024, 13:00-13:45 at Ashford Place, Cricklewood, NW2 6TU
• Monday 15 January 2024, 14:00-14:45 at Ashford Place, Cricklewood, NW2 6TU
• Monday 18 March 2024, 13:00-13:45 at The Yellow, Wembley Park, HA9 0GL
• Monday 18 March 2024, 14:00-14:45 at The Yellow, Wembley Park, HA9 0GL
• Monday 15 April 2024, 13:00-13:45 at Brent Mencap, 379-381 High Rd, London NW10 2JR
• Monday 15 April 2024, 14:00-14:45 at Brent Mencap, 379-381 High Rd, London NW10 2JR

Participation is free but prior registration is required. Please complete the attached registration form and return it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to secure your place.

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Brent Music for Mental Health Programmes: Adolescents

In 2024, the RPO will offer two five-week creative music-making projects specially designed for young people ages 12-18 who are experiencing mental health challenges. Projects will offer weekly creative sessions where participants can try out instruments, meet other young people interested in music, and work with our professionals to create brand-new pieces of music and songs. Each project will culminate in a celebratory sharing session, sharing participants’ new musical creations with family and friends.

Dates are currently being confirmed for these projects, but will likely take place in Jan/Feb and June/July 2024. Check back here for more information, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be added to our mailing list and informed when project details are confirmed.

Brent Music for Mental Health sessions in 2023–24