David Kearns, lead singer and guitarist of Brummie band ‘The Father Teds’, has been sprinkling musical magic by teaching cancer patients on the hospital’s Young Persons Unit (YPU) how to play guitar.
The music lover, who became a full-time musician, aged 17, said: “Working with patients is great and really rewarding. For me, being able to play and experience music is a gift I’m incredibly grateful for, and passing that gift on is important.
“Every patient I work with makes such great progress and it’s wonderful to see their spirits lift as they realise what they have achieved.”
The guitar lessons take place once a week in the Eden Room at YPU every Tuesday, using musical instruments provided by UHB Charity.
Chloe Heanue, an 18 year old patient on YPU, has been enjoying the lessons for two months.
She said: “Learning to play the guitar is something I’ve always wanted to do. Even though I’ve only learnt basics so far it’s already made a big difference.
“It gets me out of bed and helps take my mind off being in hospital. I really do enjoy learning to play.”
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