According to some researchers (and me) belongingness is a fundamental human need, essential for psychological well-being and self-esteem....

An open space exclusively for DJs and producers working in dance / electronic music to discuss and share their experiences of mental...

Continuing on from the previous blog on ADHD and how to support musicians I now look at how we can support ASD individuals. Many ASD...

Continuing on from my last set of blogs surrounding musicians and neurodiversity, (more specifically ADHD) I now look at the implications...

When working with people who have ADHD some simple things can go a long way. Firstly, I know it’s and infuriating at times, but patience...

When it comes to musicians and ADHD, I believe that the universal language of music is incredibly helpful. It can transcend boundaries...

Moving away from the research surrounding musicians and mental health I would now like to explore the topic of neurodivergence (ND). It’s...

In last week’s blog we looked at the creativity and working life of two groups of jazz and classical musicians. Today’s writing explores...

This week’s blog explores another one of my favourite studies surrounding musicians, alcohol and mental health, also written by a...

Programmes Lead, Jeordie Shenton, recently provided a workshop for students at Point Blank Music School for Mental Health Awareness Week....

A safe space where musicians can discuss their experiences of music performance anxiety (MPA) Starting Tuesday 23rd July 2024, Tonic...

Continuing on the path of exploring my favourite pieces of writing surrounding musicians and mental health, I now turn to a recent (ish)...

How we can both objectify and experience objectification in the occupational environment. In my recent paper (discussed last week) I...

In this weeks blog I take another brief excursion away from the usual research and explore my recently published paper. The study...

This week I look at grassroots music venues and the Peer Support Group experience, and reflect on what I learnt from this community. In...

Moving on from last week’s blog on music and wellbeing, this week I will explore another study surrounding an ageing musician and his...

Continuing on from the classical musicians and wellbeing study from last week. This week’s piece continues to look into this research and...

Moving away from the recent exploration of musicians and identity I’m now going to pull out some more of my own favourite pieces of...

For the second year running, Tonic Rider will be taking part in the Young Classical Artists Trust's (YCAT) Musician's Mental Health Month...

This blog continues exploring the area of music and identity, more specifically, US based rock musicians. An important and exciting piece...