Glee Choir
Music Therapy Social Skills for Neurodivergent Adults (18+)
A welcoming community where neurodivergent adults can
sing, connect, and grow through music
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Glee Choir is a weekly music therapy social skills group for adults (18+) with neurodiverse, intellectual, and developmental needs. Participants build friendships while working on goals like social connection, self-expression, emotional regulation, self-esteem and confidence in a fun, structured, and supportive environment led by board-certified music therapists.
Whether you love to sing, dance, play instruments, or simply want a place to belong—Glee Choir is designed to help you feel successful, included, and celebrated.
Why music therapy for social skills?
Music therapy is evidence-informed and uniquely powerful because music naturally supports:
Social engagement (turn-taking, shared attention, teamwork)
Communication (verbal and nonverbal expression)
Confidence and identity (being seen and celebrated)
Emotional expression and regulation (music as a safe outlet)
Belonging and community (friendship-building and social integration)
Our approach is strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and focused on helping each participant feel successfu
What happens in Glee Choir?
Each week includes a mix of:
Group singing (favorite songs + new songs)
Rhythm & instrument play (drums, percussion, etc.)
Songwriting & creative expression
Choice-making and leadership opportunities (participants help shape the session)
Light, fun choreography/movement (accessible and adaptable)
Performance opportunities (optional, supportive, never pressured)
Participants receive recordings of performances as a meaningful take-home keepsake to share with family and friends.
Virtual Glee Choir (HIPAA-compliant)
1 hour online music therapy group per week (HIPAA-compliant platform)
Current time: Thursdays, 5:00–6:00 PM (confirm timezone if needed)
Program Format
Frequency: 1x/week
Session length: 60 minutes
Options: In-person and virtual groups available
Environment: supportive, structured, and fun
Locations & upcoming groups
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Wednesday 3pm
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Friday 3:30pm
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Monday 6pm
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Thursday 5pm
If you or someone you know might benefit from this program, please fill out the form below. We’d be delighted to have you explore our program for free to see if it’s a good fit for you.
Try a free drop-in session!
Choosing the right group matters. We offer a free drop-in session so you (or your family/support team) can see if Glee Choir feels like a good fit.
Sign up / Request a Free Drop-In Session
Glee Choir may be funded through:
Self Determination Program (SDP)
Regional Center social recreation category (music class)
Private pay is also available.
Contact us for current rates and funding support options.
Click the audio samples below to listen to some of the previous Glee choir performances.
Testimonials
“I put Rebecca to bed listening to one of the Glee Club CD’S , Rebecca had the look of joyfulness on her face. I had not played one of the CD’S in a long while. Sharing music was a great time of connection. The Glee Club is very much in our minds and hearts.” ”
“Glee Choir gave my daughter a voice and helped her with her self-esteem.”
“I liked the music. I enjoyed singing a lot. I enjoyed meeting new friends and having fun with them.”
“Glee choir gave my son a chance to work on his social skills as well as a place to express himself, have fun and be accepted for who he really is.”
“Our daughter is a wonderful, young woman who has Down Syndrome. Since she graduated from high school we have looked for activities and found that there weren’t many activities for young adults with developmental disabilities besides Special Olympics. We saw an ad that mentioned the start of John Mews’ Glee choir and showed our daughter. She marked the start date on her calendar and excitedly waited for the first session. Attending the weekly choir sessions became a very important part of her life. The sessions helped improve her musicality but also her confidence and social skills grew. She went to every session with a big smile and left with a bigger smile!”