Did you know it's been scientifically proven that listening to music can reduce stress levels by lowering cortisol production? Or that a A 2019 study found that college students who listened to classical music every day for two months had significantly lower levels of anxiety?
In this session, our facilitator Maddie will walk you through a number of relaxing, mood boosting activities surrounding music. In this mindful week starting group, we'll explore both creative, listening and practical tasks to eqqipt you with musical tools you can use to improve your wellbeing.
Activities will include making playlists, lyric writing, music appreciation, musical mindfullness and listening to new LGBTQ+ artists.
You don't need to have any musical knowlege or experience to come along to this session.
More about our facilitator
Maddie (they/she) is a queer folk musician from Leeds, who is passionate about the way music can be used as a tool to promote and benifit mental health. Maddie is a professional singer and songwriter, and you can listen to them here.
Can I come to sessions if I’m not a member of the LGBT Community?
LLCC is proud to offer our sessions for free. This is because we receive funding to host sessions and events specifically for people who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ Community. Allies of the LGBTQ+ Community are encouraged to promote our sessions to LGBTQ+ friends, service users and colleagues.
Leeds LGBTQ+ Community Consortium are resolute in our commitment to maintaining a zero tolerance policy against any and all forms of discrimination, including but not limited to race, gender, ethnicity, religion, age and sexual orientation. If this policy is abused by anyone taking part in sessions, you will be removed from the session and may not be allowed to come to future events
