Join our open workshops and artistic development opportunities.
All our activities are offered at no financial cost.
Who is it for?
Are you interested in making music? Do you want to explore your own sound world? Our weekly workshops are open for Disabled people and people with additional support for learning needs in any stage in their lives. No previous musical experience is necessary.
What is it?
Improvisation and experimental music making is powerful because there is no right or wrong. We explore sounds and make music together as a group in a supportive, judgement-free space. Our highly trained freelance staff musicians facilitate the workshops to explore each person’s artistic expression.
We support in-depth engagement and accommodate people with multiple and complex needs including neuro-disability and non-language communication. Usually there are no more than eight participants at a time.
Most of our workshops take place in Glasgow, but we are occasionally in remote regions in Perth and Kinross, Fife, Stirling, and Aberdeen.
In 2026/27, we are running 120+ workshops with 100+ participants and musicians.
To join in, please contact us in the first instance.

“I was nervous the first time but I have built confidence as the sessions went on.”
Open Sessions participant
Open Sessions
Short weekly blocks of participatory music workshops designed for learning Disabled adults (age 16+) who have little or no previous experience, and offered for free.
Booking now open for Autumn 2026.

Open Sessions Visits
We visit care and support centres for music making activities for learning Disabled adults (age 16+). Participants take part in familiar surroundings.

Learning Space
For learning Disabled adults (age 16+) who wish to develop their ensemble playing skills and artistic identity. The participants create original works, and showcase to friends and family.
Please get in touch to add your name on our waiting list.

Youth Sessions
For young adults (mostly age 16 – 18) transitioning from adolescents to adult support services. No previous musical experience is necessary.


“I like coming to Learning Space to meet people, make different music, learn different and new things.”
Learning Space participant

Donate
We make a real difference to the lives of many, who say our activities are their lifeline. To socially engage and be creative together – To be the artists they want to be, and have their voices heard.
However large or small, please consider giving through a one-off, or monthly donation, or help us spread the word by sharing this video.
Together, we can make a difference. For a fairer society where anyone can take part in the arts regardless of the barriers they face.
Thank you!
Atzi Muramatsu
Creative Director
Contact us
Registered Office
Sonic Bothy
c/o The Kelvin Partnership
The Cooper Building
505 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 8HN
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Sonic Bothy is a Registered Charity SC046050
