"Changing Tunes totally changed my life, increased my self confidence and I managed to acheive things I never thought possible. Helped me address aspects of my Post Traumatic Stress disorder. Has helped me develop an appreciation for team-work and increased confidence in my own abilities. It also taught me a lot of patience."
- Matt
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"When I'm released Wednesdays will seem strange because I shant be playing guitar with you guys. I can't express how important this has been in my six months in prison and I know all the other guys feel exaclty the same. Thanks for helping me accomplish more with my bass playing...my skills have just excelled."
- Anthony
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"Changing Tunes has played a big part in helping me to believe in myself. The tuition I received was clear and easy to understand. I received help and lots of positive encouragement at every step which really boosted my confidence. I never realised that so many emotions could be changed through music and the workshop gave me the opportunity to express my emotions."
-Stew
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"The tutor cultivated a very healthy climate of mutual respect, consideration and fairness, in which I felt totally comfortable and at ease in every respect in every session, to participate as much or as little as I wanted."
-Ella
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"On occasion there were conflicts but they worked through to obtain a positive outcome I think everyone’s opinion was valued."
- Richard
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"It was brilliant and very rewarding, and gave me a sense of wholeness and that I was a valued member of the group."
- Hannah
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"The classes were both educational and therapeutic. Perfect for the sometimes soul-destroying environment of prison life. Changing Tunes was my weekly breath of fresh air."
- Lee
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"I never realised that so many emotions could be changed through music, and the workshop gave me the opportunity to express my emotions"
- Terry
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"As a victim of serious abuse, whose self-confidence/esteem, expression and creativity was totally quashed/battered, these workshops have been invaluable for me."
- Ann
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"It really helped to pass time positively, doing something I enjoy, sharing it with others, give others enjoyment in hearing music. It lifted your spirits to have something to look forward to. A good social network arose out of the music – mutually supportive in the prison setting."
- Andy
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"Music has made me want to attend college on release and has made me have more confidence in myself. It’s a must for getting inmates involved because it takes anger and negativity away from us."
- Rob
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"People come together who would possibly never have done if not for this workshop. And staff can see a different side to you other than just ‘Ian the Criminal’."
- Ian
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"It’s a fantastic way to release any sadness you have in a positive way through music, and many prisons and prisoners could benefit."
- Louise
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