Refresh, recharge and
re-imagine through learning to play the piano.
Music is universal - all human cultures have had music since earliest times. In modern life, whether it’s at the big moments – weddings, funerals, rugby matches – or ordinary moments – via the car radio or streamed through headphones as we go about our everyday lives – music expresses those things which are beyond words and connect us to our deeper selves, to each other and to feelings of wellbeing.
Neuroscientists ... fireworks go off in our brains
View the TED Ed video below to find out more.
Have you ever wondered how playing an instrument can benefit your brain?
Watch this insightful video from TED Ed.
About Me
I believe that everyone is musical – don’t ask whether you’re “good at it” but whether “it’s good for you”. It doesn’t have to be about performing in concerts or passing grades exams, the benefits are there at every level of engagement, by taking part as a solitary learner or playing familiar tunes with friends.
Music is an activity which is conducive to experiencing a sense of flow. The challenges presented in learning and playing an instrument require high levels of focus and absorption as more circuits are activated in the brain than in any other activity. This brings us to a unique sense of wholeness.
“I continue to be passionate about music-making: playing, teaching and researching into music-making and wellbeing. I tirelessly encourage others to take it up, to re-start, and keep playing, in whatever way works for their lifestyle and needs.”
Recent Event
It was a pleasure to work with Coach House Pianos on a project to encourage workplaces to embrace the concept of providing music-making facilities for employees to take a break during their working day.
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Blog Articles
Explore my blog to read up to date insights into the wellbeing and cognitive benefits of learning an instrument.
Testimonials
