Mind Waves is a Glasgow charity that supports people to share their stories through creative approaches, empowering them to develop new skills and tend to their wellbeing. Thanks to the GCVS Glasgow Wellbeing Fund, we are now hosting weekly Community Jam sessions, a relaxed daytime open mic style event which is absolutely free to attend. We are delighted to be creating this safe space where people can connect with others, feel good and express themselves through music and creative activities.
About
Anyone is welcome to share songs, spoken word pieces, stories, thoughts or simply come to enjoy the music and words with a cuppa and good company. There will also be opportunities for group songwriting or other collaborative projects depending on what emerges each week – our sessions are shaped by YOUR interests and ideas. During our first two sessions we’ve been taking part in group singing, setting people’s poems to music as well as exploring some cool synth sounds and percussion!
Where and when
- Every Thursday throughout May and June (and continuing after a short summer break throughout 2025)
- Project Ability, 103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD
- 11.00am-12.30pm
What is provided?
We have an electric piano, guitar, ukulele and hand percussion available to share. Participants are welcome to bring their own instruments (but absolutely fine just to bring yourself!).
Tea, coffee and snacks are available and we can help with travel expenses from within the Glasgow City Council area too.
Feedback from our previous jam workshops and music courses
“Life affirming, uplifting, enjoyable, thought-provoking, opportunity to learn new skills”.
“It was an amazing course. I really enjoyed it, found it lifted my spirits meeting new people and doing something fulfilling”.
“There was such a positive atmosphere where everyone felt valued and happy to contribute, that we achieved our overall aim (of writing a song) and more. I feel that it raised my self-esteem and improved how I was feeling overall. Thank you Marie and Ali!”
How to register
If you’d like to come along simply email Marie marie@mindwavesnews.com or message/call 077305735850. There is no cost to attend and we will take time to understand how we can make the group as accessible as possible for you.
We hope to see you there!
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