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Music Group

What is it?

Band in the Lift is transforming the lives of people who have experienced a degree of mental ill health. The group meets weekly to improvise and compose music whilst experiencing the therapeutic benefits of relationships.  It compliments the mental health services by using music as a medium for self and group expression and relaxation. 

Who  runs  it?

Baffour Ababio is a qualified psychoanalytical psychotherapist with over 20 years field experience. The group has been running since 1999. Baffour manages the group with music tutor Carlton Hunter an esteemed musician who has toured with the likes of Jimmy James & the Vagabonds.
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What's  with  the name?

The name, BAND IN THE LIFT was chosen by its members who took a small slow lift up to the workshop in their former home: The Tabernacle, Powis Square in London. The name also symbolizes the way that music can lift the spirit.

How  we  do things

Band in the Lift believes that those affected by mental health problems are entitled to be treated with respect as equal citizens. Through the medium of music, Band in the Lift assists its members to lead fulfilling lives, build confidence and self esteem.

What  a  service  user said...

"I didn't feel like singing,” explained one client. “Then Carlton said that music might just help me. So I listened to the music being played and decided to join in because the music was good. It was a soul jazz song that really got me going. So I thought "to hell with my troubles, I’ll enjoy the music." I grabbed the microphone and started singing. I felt much better once I’d done that." Anonymous

What  a  facilitator said...

“Through the vehicle of music hearts and minds are filled with good feelings. It's not only the members who benefit...If everyone’s playing music together, that groove links everyone together just like that." Carlton

FIND  US 

Join us on Thursdays at 5pm - 7pm.
Address: Harrow Club W10,
187 Freston Road W10 6TH.
Tube Latimer Road  (Hammersmith & City and Circle lines). Bus 295.
To join or visit us contact: 020 8969 2528.  
Band is the Lift is supported by the Harrow Club (harrowclubw10.org).

What  to  expect

You can sing, play an instrument or percussion and will meet some great people. We have a small amount of instruments available or feel free to bring your own. Contact Baffour if you have further questions.

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STAY  IN  TOUCH

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If you are interested in funding the BAND IN THE LIFT music group please contact Baffour Ababio via 020 8969 2528
Listen to 'Mind Musings" by Baffour Ababio/Marc Cyril www.westminstermind.org.uk/mind-musings
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