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Transforming lives through music 🎶

https://linktr.ee/acemusictherapy We are passionate about transforming the lives of people of all ages through music.

Delivering community music groups and music therapy sessions across Essex and London 🎵

27/04/2026

Monday means... It's Wiggles & Jiggles Day!

Our current block of Wiggles & Jiggles sessions have been underway for 3 weeks now, and they have been full of smiles, giggles, and wiggles! These music and movement sessions are designed to support babies’ early development while helping parents and carers connect through song, play, and gentle movement. 🎶🤱

Each week is packed with activities to support babies’ growth, coordination and development - look how this little one is enjoying exploring chimes! ❤️🎶

We recently received some lovely feedback regarding our Wiggles & Jiggles group:

"We are really enjoying the sessions at Wiggles and Jiggles. As a new mum, I appreciate the relaxed atmosphere with no pressure or judgement when it comes to needing to feed, or having a fussy baby etc. The pace of the class is excellent, and I like how the links to child development/bonding are explained. It’s a gentle, calm environment and I like we learn new skills to take home and practise. I love that the babies are exposed to live music and real instruments, as lots of other classes/groups have singing but the addition of instruments is lovely. I find it so useful to have the activities modelled on the doll as well - even if my baby doesn’t want to join in, it’s helpful to see how the activity should be done. The equipment and instruments provided are really clean and in good condition to use. I really like the time at the start to reintroduce ourselves and share something too, it feels good to hear other mums experiencing similar things.

I feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon the class and hope the team continue to receive the funding needed to keep the project and classes continuing long into the future, as it’s such a fantastic class to attend - for both babies and mums (/parents). Thank you!

The only negative point I have is that the Welcome song is constantly playing on loop in my head and I can’t get it out of my brain!! 😂 "

Which we were so pleased to receive - we are so proud of our Wiggles & Jiggles program and we are so grateful to the The National Lottery Community Fund for making these sessions possible, and Chelmsford Community Church for the fantastic Venue!

23/04/2026

How do we measure the difference music therapy makes?

At Ace Music Therapy, we use Outcomes Stars to help us understand and track each individual’s progress in a meaningful, person-centred way. The Stars themselves are visual tools that map a Journey of Change, making progress clear, collaborative and easy to reflect on over time.

We select the most relevant Star for the client, to explore and measure key areas of development, such as:

• Relating to others
• Using the voice for self-expression
• Attention and awareness to focus on activities
• Play and creativity to support learning through fun
• Emotional wellbeing, feeling at ease and expressing feelings

Each area is broken down into stages, supporting gradual, realistic progress. Through sessions, we work together across this journey using a range of musical activities, from improvisation and turn-taking to songwriting, movement and exploring new instruments.

It’s incredibly rewarding to witness the growth that happens along the way, in confidence, communication and creativity.

If you’d like to learn more about how we use music to support real, measurable outcomes through accessibility, community and expression, visit our website and join our mailing list: https://acemusictherapy.co.uk/

22/04/2026

Interested in our Music Therapy services and curious about initial assessments? 🎶

In this clip, our CEO and Senior Music Therapist Amelia talks through what a music therapy assessment looks like.

There is no pressure, no need for any musical experience, and no “right” way to take part. Just a welcoming, person-centred space to be heard and understood.

If you have been wondering whether music therapy could help, we would love to hear from you.

Get in touch to book an assessment or to ask any questions. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

📩 Send us a message or email to see how we could support you and your family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

16/04/2026

🎶 Could you help shape the future of Ace Music Therapy CIC?

We’re currently looking for two passionate individuals to join us as voluntary Non-Executive Directors, supporting our mission to make music therapy accessible to those who need it most.

As we continue to grow, we’re particularly looking for:

✨ A Fundraising Director
Someone with experience in fundraising who can help shape and guide our fundraising strategy, supporting sustainable growth and helping us reach more people through our work.

✨ A Finance Director
Someone with a background in finance or accounting to provide clear financial oversight, helping us stay strong, sustainable and focused on our mission.

Both roles offer the opportunity to bring your skills, insight and care to support our team, strengthen our organisation and help guide our next chapter. 💡

💬 If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be joining a passionate, values-driven board, with a manageable commitment including quarterly online meetings and ongoing support to the team.

📣 And if not, sharing this with your networks could help us find the right people to support this work. Every share really does make a difference.

You can reach us here: info@acemusictherapy.co.uk 📩

Together, we can continue creating spaces for connection, expression and wellbeing through music 🎵

15/04/2026

As Music Therapy Week comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the moments that stay with us ❤️

In this reel, our Founder & CEO Amelia shares a recent uplifting moment from a music therapy session - a reminder of just how powerful these spaces can be. Moments of connection, expression and joy, even in the most challenging circumstances.

This is what music therapy is all about. Meeting people where they are, creating space to be heard, and finding light in ways that feel meaningful and real.

Thank you for following along with us this week, for supporting our work, and for helping us raise awareness of music therapy. 🎶

If you’d like to learn more about what we do, refer someone, or explore working with us, we’d love to hear from you. 💬

13/04/2026

As part of Music Therapy Week, we’re highlighting the depth and breadth of support music therapy can offer - including within palliative care and bereavement 💙

Ace Music Therapy CIC is passionate about supporting palliative care and we work with adult and children's hospices supporting children, young people and their families. We believe in de-mystifying death and encompassing "total pain" a concept described by Dame Cicely Saunders - one of the pioneers of the hospice movement - that suffering encompasses all of a person’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and practical struggles.

Music therapy not only offers a space to express yourself at the end of your life and explore emotions connected to death, but also a space for relaxation. Additionally it offers an opportunity for memory making with family members. Music therapy is also a space where the client is in control, and at the end of our lives, when often everyone is done for the client, this can be extremely important.

Bereavement work is also a super important aspect of music therapy in this field. We work with children and young people who have experienced a close family bereavement to provide them with a supportive and safe space to explore and express their emotions and process what they are feeling. The non verbal medium of music can be pivotal especially when words are too difficult. Additionally we may use artwork to create memory boxes to support the work.

If you or someone you support is navigating grief, you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to listen, to hold space, and to support in a way that feels right for you.

Get in touch to find out more about our bereavement support, or share this with someone who may need it 🫂

All our music therapists are HCPC registered and we are also registered with Child Bereavement UK.

10/04/2026

Today marks the start of World Music Therapy Week 🎶

Over the next week, we’re celebrating the power of music therapy and its ability to connect, support and transform lives.

At Ace Music Therapy CIC, we see every day how music can help people of all ages to communicate, regulate emotions and build confidence in ways that feel safe. Whether it’s through rhythm, song, or simply being heard. Music creates space for each individual to be themselves.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing more about what music therapy looks like, the impact it can have, and the people at the heart of it all.

In today's clip - see Senior Music Therapist Alex & Music Therapist Aki discuss their experiences as therapists and the people they support.

If you’ve experienced music therapy with us, we’d love to hear from you 💬🎶

Follow along, share your stories, or get in touch to learn more about how we can support you.

09/04/2026

We've had a great week running our always popular Essex Activate / sessions funded by 🥰🎶

New friendships formed and Easter Holiday memories made 🤝☺️

Thank you to all our families that joined us - great to see some familiar faces and some new attendees too! Bring on the Summer Holidays! ☀️💪

02/04/2026

Music can meet you exactly where you are 👩‍🦰

Whether you need to release energy, find calm, or make sense of how you’re feeling, there’s no one “right” way to use it.

It might look like:
🎶 moving your body to a favourite song
🎶 taking a quiet moment with calming sounds
🎶 singing along at the top of your lungs
🎶 creating something that reflects how you feel

Small moments with music can make a big difference to our wellbeing.

What’s your go-to way to use music to support your mood?

If you’d like to explore this more, we’re here to help. Get in touch or drop us a message 💬

30/03/2026

A gentle reminder to pause. ⏸️

In this clip, our Community Musician Saskia shares a simple breathing exercise she's utilised in her online music sessions. 🎶

Breathing like this can help regulate the nervous system, easing feelings of stress or overwhelm and supporting a sense of calm. 😌

It doesn’t need to take long. Take a moment to check in, slow things down & breathe. 🍃

You can come back to this anytime you need. 🥰

26/03/2026

Today is Social Prescribing Day 🤗🌟

Social prescribing is about looking beyond medical needs and recognising the whole person. It connects individuals to community-based support that can improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and create meaningful change in everyday life.

At Ace Music Therapy, we see first-hand the impact this can have. Through music, we support people of all ages to build confidence, express themselves and feel more connected. 🎶

We are so grateful to the community connectors, healthcare professionals, educators and community navigators who champion social prescribing and who trust us to be part of someone’s journey. Your belief in creative, person-centred support makes all the difference. ❤️

Together, we are creating pathways to wellbeing that are accessible, inclusive and human.🧑‍🤝‍🧑

25/03/2026

Today marked the conclusion of our wonderful FREE Beat Retreat carers drumming sessions at Bubus Cafe in Chelmsford. Run by our fantastic team members Cherry (Music Therapist) & Becky (Community Musician) we have met some remarkable people and enjoyed our weeks drumming together! 🪘🎶

Thank you to Essex County Council for funding our Beat Retreat Carers Groups 🤗

We received the below feedback recently from this group that we'd like to share:

“Appreciated the opportunity to be able to connect with themselves. Being a carer for someone is difficult and it’s an opportunity to meet other people who understand. It is clear to see the support the carers are offering to each other, as well as the session leaders. The cafe setting is ideal to further foster those relationships, as the carers often stay for a drink afterwards, due to the space being opened up during the session and making everyone feel comfortable. They feel uplifted and in good spirits at the end of the session. Carers are able to switch off. Mental health hits people differently and the space you create supports them."

We are immensely proud of this group & the impact it has on attendees - watch this space for the next block of sessions! 👀😍

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Ace Music Therapy is a Community Interest Company which provides music therapy services across Essex, London, Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire. We work with clients of all ages and abilities, helping to develop skills such as communication and providing an outlet for emotional expression.

We work with individuals in the community as well as providing music therapy provisions in schools, hospices and other health care settings.

Our aim is to transform lives through music. We are passionate about music therapy and want to spread the word about its benefits as much as possible.