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Music Group
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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.
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How we do thingsBand 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.
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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
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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
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FIND USJoin 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 expectYou 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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If you are interested in funding the BAND IN THE LIFT music group please contact Baffour Ababio via 020 8969 2528
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Listen to 'Mind Musings" by Baffour Ababio/Marc Cyril www.westminstermind.org.uk/mind-musings
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Stay in touch with BAND IN THE LIFT by scanning this QR code and bookmarking our page.
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