Piedmont Music Therapy is offering FREE programs for kids, adolescents and seniors. Participants will explore songs and instructions in connection with how music can help us to express and manage emotions.
Community Grooves is sponsored by Arts & Science Council, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
Registration is required for these programs, and space is limited. Register for the programs here. Follow the links below to learn about each program.
Community Grooves for Adolescents
Thursday, June 4, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Independence Regional
6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC
Adolescents are invited to explore songs & instruments in connection with how music can help us to express & manage emotions. Participants are welcome to enjoy music-making to improve their day & connection to the community! Limited program availability, led by staff from Piedmont Music Therapy. No prior musical experience required. Registration required for this free program.
Community Grooves for Seniors
Fridays, June 5 – 26, 2026
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Southview Recreation Center
1720 Vilma St, Charlotte, NC
Seniors are invited to explore songs & instruments in connection with how music can help us to express & manage emotions. Participants are welcome to enjoy music-making to improve their day & connection to the community with parents/guardians in attendance! Limited program availability, led by staff from Piedmont Music Therapy. No prior musical experience required. Registration required for this free, 4-week series.
Community Grooves for Adolescents (take 2)
Thursday, July 2, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Independence Regional
6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC
Adolescents are invited to explore songs & instruments in connection with how music can help us to express & manage emotions. Participants are welcome to enjoy music-making to improve their day & connection to the community! Limited program availability, led by staff from Piedmont Music Therapy. No prior musical experience required. Registration required for this free program.
Community Grooves for Elementary School Youth
Thursdays, August 6 to 27, 2026
4 to 5 p.m.
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Rd, Charlotte, NC
Elementary school aged children (up to 5th grade) are invited to explore songs & instruments in connection with how music can help us to express & manage emotions. Participants are welcome to enjoy music-making to improve their day & connection to the community! Limited program availability, led by staff from Piedmont Music Therapy. No prior musical experience required. Registration required for this free, 4-week series.
Community Grooves for Adolescents
Thursdays, September 3 to 24, 2026
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – West Boulevard
2157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Adolescents (grades 6+) are invited to explore songs & instruments in connection with how music can help us to express & manage emotions. Participants are welcome to enjoy music-making to improve their day & connection to the community! Limited program availability, led by staff from Piedmont Music Therapy. No prior musical experience required. Registration is required for this free, 4-week series.
Community Grooves for Seniors
Fridays, September 4 to 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 to 10:30a.m.
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC
Seniors are invited to explore songs & instruments in connection with how music can help us to express & manage emotions. Participants are welcome to enjoy music-making to improve their day & connection to the community! Limited program availability, led by staff from Piedmont Music Therapy. No prior musical experience required. Registration is required for this free, 4-week series.
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