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Brightside - Music for wellbeing
Code: T24EH3462
Location: Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Wednesday 23 April 2025
Duration: 5 sessions over 5 week(s)
Time: 1.30pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
"All of our new Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven ‘purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning.
This course will help you to maintain your mental health and wellbeing.
Discover the power of music for a peaceful mind and boosting emotional wellbeing through making joyful sounds with musical instruments. This course is designed for beginners and those looking to reconnect with their creative selves. In a supportive and relaxed environment, you will learn basic musical skills while exploring mindful playing techniques that help reduce stress, improve mood, and encourage self-expression. Whether you're looking to unwind after a busy day or cultivate a more positive mindset, this course is your invitation to find peace, rhythm, and joy one strum at a time. We have ukuleles but if you wish to bring a guitar or other instrument, please feel free to do so. "
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you if you would like to improve your overall mental health and wellbeing and are a beginner or if you have played a musical instrument before. Our courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. There will be practical activities with guidance from your tutor. The course will be a mix of tutor-led activities, individual work and group work. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
Instruments are provided but you may bring your own if you wish. You may want to bring something to make notes.
This course is free and there are no other costs.
Time and duration
Start Date: 23 April 2025
Start Time: 1.30pm
Day: Wednesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 5
Location
Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Bennerley Avenue
Cotmanhay
DE7 8PF
01629 531807