Making Waves is our flagship one-to-one music making programme designed for people at risk of offending or those leaving prison. Over 10 sessions, participants work with a professional producer in our private studio to create, record, and release their own music, building confidence and gaining new skills along the way. 

Alongside music-making, participants can also gain a King’s Trust qualification in Personal Development and Employability Skills, receive tailored mentoring from Trailblazers to support them into employment, and join our alumni programme for live performance opportunities, industry masterclasses, and ongoing support. 

Read the 2025 evaluation of Making Waves by University of Edge Hill’s Department of Psychology here. 

Who is the programme for?

The programme is for those who:

• Are receiving support in the community for risk factors related to violence or offending, or have recently left prison
• Are interested in music and want to develop their skills and creativity with support from a professional producer
• Age 18+

Our referral partners include Care Leavers Team, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Catch 22, Change Grow Live, Department for Work and Pensions, Divert, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, JobCentre, London Vanguard, London Pathways Partnership, Kairos Community Trust and Switchback.

How to get involved

If you’re interested in making a referral for yourself or someone you know, begin by completing one of the forms below:

• Refer yourself for the course

• To refer someone you work with for the course (professionals)

A member of the team will then follow up to discuss further.

Please note, places on the course are limited and you may be added to a waiting list for when a place comes up.

If you have any questions about the programme, call us on 07752 074451 or email us at [email protected].