About Good Vibrations
Music Discovery & Recovery
Creating unity through community
Our Mission Statement
Good Vibrations Glasgow is an early-stage social enterprise who provide music lessons, song writing and sound baths to people in recovery.
The organisation was founded in October 2022 to improve people’s mental health and well-being as there is significant body of research showing the power of music for increasing wellbeing and mitigating against the effects of depression and anxiety.
Good vibrations work with marginalised individuals specialising in people who are in recovery providing them with a creative outlet, a way to increase their skill-set and opportunities for personal growth, as well as enhancing their sense of confidence and well-being. Music has been found to be very healing and helpful in bringing people out of themselves and giving them a positive focus.
Although, we are only a few years old, we have made good progress. We now have several workshops with local third sector organisations in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland, including Men Matter Scotland, the Warm Welcome Cafe, Glasgow & Strathclyde Unis, Nadara Windfarms, Alternatives West Dumbartonshire, and Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs.
Who We Are
Highly experienced and motivated professionals...
Our social enterprise began October 2022, and has been expanding and spreading its wings ever since. We have all been playing, performing, teaching and writing music since our school days, but wanted to help people in the community who were struggling with isolation and recovery, through music, song and creativity.
• 2022-2026 •
Tony Young - Director
Pianist SInger-Songwriter, Teacher
Tony began playing guitar at the age 6, and piano at 8, started writing his own music at 12 and began classes in meditation at 17. He got a scholarship to Oxford studying Biology, where he was also lucky enough to work as PA to Stephen Sondheim for a year, on a Musical Theatre Course sponsored by Cameron Mackintosh. He then went on to study an Msc in Education to learn how to communicate these skills with the wider community and now shares his wonderful array of tools with all he meets, who are willing to learn and participate in the journey.
David Wallace - Lead Volunteer
Pianist, Singer-Songwriter, Music & English Teacher
David has taught English, Piano and Singing for over ten years. David got his Music Degree at Perth and then taught English in Asia for two years. David has done a lot of Band and Recording work and is a keen session musician. He also taught singing at the Glasgow Academy of Musical Theatre Arts and Singer Station Theatre Group. Part of the reason behind the foundation of Good Vibrations Glasgow is due to his lived experience in having gone through the recovery process and his passion for using music as a method to increase well-being and mental health.
Corey Pearson - Volunteer
Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Actor
Corey has been volunteering as a choir lead with Good vibes choir since October 2025 and is a brilliant performer.
He has starred in various productions with his work within the recovery network, including In Cahootz and CC drama projects and is now co-writing a musical theatre production in collaboration with David for next year's Edinburgh Fringe.
• Current Projects•
Men Matter Scotland
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Music Lessons
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Songwriting
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Sound Baths
Gallery
On Mondays, Good Vibrations Glasgow bring Piano, Guitar, Singing and Songwriting classes from 1pm. All levels are encouraged to join in. Classes are informative and informal, teaching chords and rhythm for practical musicianship and introducing music reading and Theory for a more rounded learning. We cater to individual needs whether it be a specific song, preparation for an event or just confidence and social skills building.
Good Vibes Wellbeing Choir
Do you just love to sing or feel the need to try something different?
In August 2025, David and Tony brought the Good Vibes Choir to Glasgow. This was expanded in 2026 with Corey joining the team full-time. It is aimed at all members of the community who wish to express themselves through song, and who would enjoy more community connection.
We strive for accessibility and diversity and hope to reach as many in the community who would like to take some time out and just sing.
Recording and Music Production
In the Studio
Through working with community projects, David and Tony will bring the opportunity for participants to record their own songs.
This will give people a look at the creative process and let them express their ideas in finalising their songs. Taking a song from zero to a tangible result is a remarkable feeling, boosting self confidence and learning new skills on the job.
We hope to give as many tools to people with an inspiration for music and songwriting, so that they can become more rounded musicians.
To hear some of David's original songs and performances, click Songs & live performance
To hear some of Tony's original work click here
• Other Projects •
We aim to work with various partner organisations
If you are interested in partnering with us to bring more music, relaxation and creativity into your service, please get in touch....
