Therapeutic Arts

I have been working as a therapeutic arts practitioner with Music4Wellbeing for 7 years. In this line of work, I use music to support individuals facing isolation, mental or physical health challenges, and life transitions such as bereavement or disability.

With people living longer, the need for non-clinical approaches to health and wellbeing has never been more pressing. While the UK health system can't address all the challenges of aging, music has been shown to bypass damaged neural pathways, improve memory, enhance motor skills, and foster social connection. Recognized by both the UK Government and the World Health Organization, music plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and wellbeing.  

Source — Dr. Patricia Vella Burrows (music4wellbeing.org.uk)

Testimonials

‘Charlie brings joy to everyone with his music and songs. He brings a calm feeling to all with songs that people can join in with. He gives us the confidence to join in with words and actions. Not too complicated. You come out of his sessions feeling relaxed and joyful’

Cyndy - Broadstairs Bluejays

‘The sessions are very welcoming. They are professional but in a warm, inclusive and supportive way. Everyone has the opportunity to participate in whatever way they are able to. It's a joyful and fun place to be! It's also a safe and non-judgmental community’

Daphne - Seaside Singers

‘Friendly, very inclusive, Joyful & highly professional’

Wesley and Kirsty - Seaside Singers

‘Charlie has an engaging personality, he ensures everyone is included and he brings out the best in people’

J - Sandwich Singers

‘Charlie has such charisma it’s infectious - which makes every session so uplifting and joyous’

Margaret - Minnis Minstrels

‘As a practicing professionally trained pianist I appreciate the fluency and complexity of Charlie's many choices of what to do next, in real time’

Sue - Minnis Minstrels

‘With my husband who had dementia it helped to mix and meet with others who were in the same boat. Now it helps to boost my confidence and takes mind off my day to day problems. It’s great to meet other people’

Cyndy - Broadstairs Bluejays

‘I’ve noticed a boost in my mood, confidence and wellbeing’

Sue - Minnis Minstrels

‘We always feel happier after attending one of Charlie’s sessions!’

Wesley and Kirsty - Seaside Singers