Sophie’s story

Sophie

Nineteen-year-old Sophie said her experience of Noise Solution was ‘simply amazing’. She has gone from often struggling to leave home, to preparing to play a live gig...and credits Noise Solution and her tutor, local musician Jay, for helping her to fulfil her potential.

Just a few months ago, Sophie, from Ipswich, had been in hospital with various mental health issues, and traditiona therapies had not made an impact. But she says her life has been ‘saved’ since being referred to Noise Solution.

Sophie said: “The Noise Solution sessions were amazing, and I will remember it for the rest of my life,” said Sophie. “It really has saved my life. It’s not therapy, and that’s why it worked for me. It is about human connection, and music – some sessions we just talked, others we were jamming away to Red Hot Chilli Peppers……It’s helped me to be more confident and to realise my potential. I’m grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to experience it, and I’d like to help raise awareness of it because I want other people to be able to try it as well.”

Sophie was paired with Ipswich musician Jay, former bass player of Suffolk band Rosalita. She has always loved singing, song writing and piano, and has now had the chance to explore drums, bass guitar and 12-string guitar – as well as learning about the technical side of producing music.

Sophie said: “My tutor Jay has been great – I say tutor, but the sessions are very informal, which is the reason I like it so much…….What I like is that the sessions aren’t always about me. It’s not that traditional power dynamic that you get in therapy, it’s more human.” she said.

Mum Patricia said: “Sophie has learnt about music in a fun way, and we’re so incredibly grateful to have had this opportunity. It was by chance that we found out about Noise Solution, and it turned out to the perfect fit.

“Sophie shares what she does on the online platform, and we can see what they do in the sessions - she is just laughing all the time! It It has been wonderful.”

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