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This Sunday, we helped run a fundraiser at Newbreak Coffee and Cafe in Ocean Beach for a non-profit organization that we work closely with called Banding Together. Banding Together is dedicated to providing music therapy scholarships, mentorships, and instruments to youth with special needs.
They offer free community programs called Jam Sessions in three locations around San Diego, in which each participant is paired with a mentor. Each week, a new social skill is taught through music and a guest musician from the community comes to perform. Guest musicians have included Steph Johnson, Dr. Seahorse, and Jason Mraz. After the guest musician performs an interactive set of songs, the group gets to join in and have a “jam session” together. Participants get to choose the songs and instruments are provided for them to play, such as piano, drums, shakers, and guitars.
This week’s fundraiser featured six participants as well as Bad Band Mother, a local indie/folk/pop band. The participants also performed two sets of songs and spread the word about the positive effects of music therapy. It was a blast! A day of music and coffee – what could be better?
For more information about Banding Together or volunteer opportunities, visit:
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https://www.facebook.com/Banding-Together-139584314369/?ref=br_rs
-Becca
