Make music, try things out, find your sound.

Want to make music but not sure where to start? OPEN SOUNDS is a relaxed, creative music group for young adults (18–30) who want to make music, experiment and connect with other people led by local Musician Dan Coggins and Wiltshire Creative’s Take Part facilitator Cesca Myles.

You might sing, write lyrics, play guitar or keys, self-record at home, or simply love music and want to give it a go! Come along, come as you are – everyone’s welcome.

What we’ll be doing:

Write song’s, create beats
Jam and Improvise
Experiment with music tech and recording
Explore different styles and genres
Turn your ideas into music
Make music with other people

You don’t need to be an amazing musician to join! It’s totally free to take part, you’re welcome to bring an instrument or let us know what you play or want to have a go on.

Course Schedule:

Welcome Session
Date: Wednesday 13 January
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Details: Meet the team and artist, learn about the course and connect with other participants. This is a shorter session to kick off the course.

Creative Sessions
Dates: Every Wednesday after from 20 January – 10 March 2027
Time: 12:00 – 2:30PM
Details: 8 creative sessions in total.

Reflection and Celebration Session
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Details: A chance to reflect on the course and celebrate achievements together.

What’s it all about?

Our creative courses are for people living in Salisbury specifically within the SP1 – SP5 postcodes and are ideally suited to those with low to medium mental health needs– like anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, and feelings of social isolation.

The courses and support offered are designed for those looking to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing, connect with others, meet new people in a safe and supportive environment, explore new creative skills or learn more about local heritage and culture.

Well-City Salisbury primarily uses a social prescribing model where participants are referred/signposted onto a course by their GP practice, support organisations or school wellbeing team, for example. However, we also welcome self-referrals if that route doesn’t work for people and where they currently are on their wellbeing journey. Both referral routes require completing a referral form which can be found below.

This course is free to attend, available for young adults aged 18 - 30years old, and all materials and refreshments are provided.