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
Hear what our students and volunteers say about the difference Emerging Voices makes:
“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