WELCOME TO EMERGING VOICES
"Music, Inclusion, Empowerment & Potential"
Emerging Voices is a charity based in and around York, founded in 2019. The charity enables adults with lived experience of mental ill health to reach their potential as musicians and artists, in a collaborative and friendly environment.
What we do
Emerging Voices is a Yorkshire-based music charity supporting adults with lived experience of mental ill health through inclusive music-making opportunities. We provide welcoming, non-judgemental spaces where people can sing, write songs, learn instruments, perform and record music while building confidence, creativity and social connection through music.
Testimonials
“Learning to play the piano is a long-time childhood dream. These lessons make that wish come true and genuinely lift my mood. Aaron’s understanding and care help me smile, set musical goals and feel happier.”
— Individual Piano Student
“Sam has been incredibly inspiring. I’ve never played piano before, but he understands how I see things visually and takes the pressure off. The sessions are calming, joyful and have opened up a creative part of me I never knew.”
— Individual Tuition Student
“My confidence has improved, which helps in other parts of my life. I don’t feel so shy now.”
— Vocal Student
“Volunteering with Emerging Voices lets me use my production skills to record student performances. I’m always amazed at the hidden musical ability that emerges.”
— Music-Production Volunteer