Wrexham Sounds

19/12/2024

Last week we celebrated our collaboration with WCD Young Carers by hosting a Christmas party!

A group of 9 Young Carers joined us for music, party games and karaoke last Friday and everyone had a fantastic time.

We look forward to continuing our hard work with WCD Young carers and welcoming them back in the new year.

18/12/2024

George’s top tips! ⭐️

George has created a series of short clips to help you get started with the programme we use at Wrexham Sounds during Music Production sessions.

Here, George explains how to insert a drum track into a brand new project on Logic.

George is with us every Tuesday delivering Music Production lessons. During these sessions you will learn the art of composition, recording and mixing using a range of techniques.

Book your sessions for the new year by visiting wrexhamsounds.org or email [email protected] for more information.

Income from music lessons helps us to fund our other services and support children and their families who need it most.

Book now!

17/12/2024

⭐️CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS⭐️

The studio will be closing its doors on Friday 20th December for the Christmas break.

We will be reopening as normal on Monday 6th January.

We hope you all enjoy your Christmas holidays, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!

16/12/2024

Olly impressed us last week with another performance, but can you guess the Christmas song?

We have limited spaces left for our lessons this week, visit wrexhamsounds.org to view our availability and book your sessions!

By booking with us, you’re giving back to the community, helping us support those in need - thank you.

13/12/2024

⭐️Enrichment Programme⭐️

This week saw the last Enrichment session of the term! The students have worked towards their final group performance and enjoyed a Christmas party in the afternoon. They have all worked extremely hard!

At Wrexham Sounds we offer a range of group activities and workshops which can be tailored to suit the needs of your organisation. If you’d like to find out more information, or book a workshop in for the new year, email [email protected] or call 01978 345245.

12/12/2024

Today was Christmas Jumper day! 🎄

We have loved seeing our students in their jumpers looking very festive!

Here is Erin in her drum lesson with Elin earlier!

There is still time to book your music lessons in before the Christmas break! Head over to wrexhamsounds.org to view our availability and book your sessions with us.

The income from our music lessons subsidises our other key services, supporting children and families in need.

10/12/2024

REMEMBERING CAROLINE RICHARDS

Wrexham Sounds lost one of its founders, volunteer directors, greatest advocates, and supporters when, very sadly, Caroline Richards passed away last week.

Caroline was the quintessential volunteer. She contributed an enormous amount of her time and effort to Wrexham Sounds since its formation in 2015, helping the organisation to navigate its way through the difficulties of the Covid 19 pandemic and its resurgence since then. She went above and beyond in all aspects of her role, dedicated to her colleagues and supportive of the community. No matter the time of day or night, Caroline was always on hand. She was well organised, fiercely determined, and brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as a Director.

Caroline’s contributions to Wrexham Sounds gained her national recognition. In 2022 she became a recipient of the Points of Light award from the UK Prime Minister’s office and earlier this year she was recognised as one of the volunteers of the year at the High Sheriff of Clwyd Community Awards 2024.

As a person, Caroline was caring and reassuring. She had a dry sense of humour and a can-do attitude. Having gained a Masters degree in Education and a successful career in Further Education, her skills and experience helped shape the services and strategies of Wrexham Sounds.

Caroline leaves behind a big legacy. She will be missed by all of us as a friend, a confidante, and a valued colleague.

Our deepest sympathies are with Caroline’s husband Pete and their family at this time.

07/12/2024

Return to Music 🎶

Join us on Monday from 10am - 11am for our over 60s Return to Music group!

We welcome anyone over the age of 60 who has a passion for music.

You don’t need to be able to play an instrument to join in. Come along to chat about and listen to your favourite music with like minded people, or bring your instruments and have a go.

Refreshments and a warm welcome are always provided. There is plenty of parking available and the number 33 bus from Wrexham stops outside the studio.

We welcome a small donation from group members to help us keep the sessions running.

If you’d like more information, or you’d like to come along on Monday, email [email protected] or call 01978 345245.

05/12/2024

It’s not just our staff who are feeling Christmassy!

Eleanor came to her piano lesson yesterday full of Christmas cheer and brought a smile to our faces!

Spaces for our music lessons are filling quickly in the run up to Christmas and booking in advance is recommended if you’d like to secure your place.

You can book directly via wrexhamsounds.org or email [email protected] for more information.

The income from all of our music lessons go towards funding our other key services and helping those in need.

04/12/2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Wrexham Sounds!

The team are getting into the Christmas spirit and will be sharing some festive music with you over the next couple of weeks.

Here is Rachel, our Music for Wellbeing tutor, singing this beautiful song for everyone.

If you’d like to join us at the studio and learn some Christmas music before the big day, you can book your sessions via the website wrexhamsounds.org 🎶

If you book a music lesson with us, you’re helping us transform young lives through music and are giving back to the community.

02/12/2024

⭐️Christmas Hamper⭐️

Tesco have very kindly donated a chocolate hamper for us to raffle off in the run up to Christmas. This will be a real treat to win just before the holidays!

If you’d like to purchase a raffle ticket, please speak to a member of staff at the studio. Tickets are priced at £1 each or £5 for a strip.

The money raised will go towards helping to support struggling families gain access to our services at reduced rates.

Good luck 🤞

29/11/2024

Last night we held our annual celebration concert at Banana Ben's Play Centre and Café!

It was a very special evening with performances from 15 young people encompassing a wide variety of music.

A huge well done to every single person who entertained us last night and thank you to all of the family and friends who came along to support them.

Thank you to all at Banana Ben’s for providing us with the perfect venue and working so hard to ensure everything ran smoothly.

A final thank you goes to Tony Pugh from Pivotal Sound & Lighting for helping us set up our stage area and sound.

The support we get from local businesses means a lot to us - thank you.

We look forward to sharing our photos and videos of the evening over the coming days! ✨

29/11/2024

27/11/2024

Just one more day to go until our celebration concert at !

Here is Charlie giving you a peak at what’s to come tomorrow. Charlie has only been having drum lessons since the summer and is growing in confidence and skill every week.

The celebration concert takes place tomorrow, Thursday 28th November from 4pm at Banana Ben’s play centre in Wrexham.

If you’d like to come along and support our talented young people, you can buy a ticket from a member of staff or email [email protected]

22/11/2024

This morning, we had a visit from a group of young people from WeMindTheGap.

During the session, we played musical games, learned about African rhythms and played djembe drums, had a jam and even celebrated a birthday!

We really look forward to working with them again!

If your school, charity or organisation would like to book a fun filled workshop or group session with us, get in touch today by emailing [email protected] or calling 01978 345245.

21/11/2024

Our students have been practising really hard in preparation for our celebration concert at Banana Ben's Play Centre and Café next week!

The concert takes place next Thursday 28th November from 4pm - 6pm. If you’d like to come along and support our talented young people, we are selling tickets for the event and these can bought from a member of staff.

All of the proceeds from the concert will go towards supporting struggling families and giving them access to our services at reduced rates.

21/11/2024

If you’re visiting today, please take care! ❄️

We are open as usual, the car park has been gritted and the surrounding roads are clear.

19/11/2024

🎶Daytime sessions at Wrexham Sounds🎶

If you’re an adult who works flexible hours, or if your child is home schooled and looking for daytime music lessons, you can get in touch with us to arrange sessions earlier in the day!

To enquire about booking a daytime slot, email [email protected] or give us a call on 01978 345245.

Income from music lessons subsidises our other key services. By booking with us, you’re giving back to the community.