Breathe Melodies for Dads

Becoming a dad is life-changing — filled with love, challenges, and everything in between. But while support for new mums is often more visible, dads are sometimes left out of the conversation. At Breathe Arts Health Research, we believe dads matter too.

Breathe Melodies for Dads is a free, welcoming group designed especially for new fathers. Through relaxed, creative music-making sessions, we support dads to connect with their babies, boost their wellbeing, and meet others going through the same journey.

If you’re a new dad, you may be navigating a mix of joy, fatigue, pressure, and uncertainty — often without a clear space to share what you’re feeling or to connect with others. This group is here to change that.

Bond with your baby in a calm, engaging environment
Meet other dads and build a supportive local network
Relieve stress and take time for your own wellbeing
Build confidence in your role as a parent
Enjoy music-making (not singing nursery rhymes!) — no experience needed

This isn’t about performance, and there’s no pressure to be a musician. The sessions are led by experienced professionals and designed to be fun, informal, and flexible — you can show up however you’re feeling.

Afterwards, I felt much closer to him. I felt like we had a really, really good bond and we had a really nice shared experience. It was just me and him. It wasn't like a family experience.
Breathe Melodies for Dads participant

What to expect

Think of it as a friendly, judgment-free space. No nursery rhymes. No auditions. Just time to breathe, connect, and make music that feels good — with your baby by your side. Whether you’re excited, exhausted, or somewhere in between, there’s a place for you here.

Our past participants have told us they leave feeling more confident, less isolated, and more connected — both to their babies and to themselves.

I've actually been using some of the songs at home to play with my baby and sing to her because it's fun. But also in moments of stress when your nerves are high, singing can really help you cool down and continue being as good a parent as you can.
Breathe Melodies for Dads participant

Interested in joining?

While our next group isn’t running just yet, we’d love to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07511 214069 or 020 3290 2013

We’ll be in touch as soon as new dates are confirmed.

You don’t need to be musical. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be a dad (with a baby aged 0 – 12 months) looking for a space to be yourself.