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
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.
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.
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.
Participants have told us they leave feeling more confident, less isolated, and more connected, both to their babies and to themselves.
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.
Afterwards, I felt much closer to him. I felt like we had a really good bond and a really nice shared experience. It was just me and him. It wasn't like a family experience.
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