Music Education Research

The A.C.T. Government has an infographic on the power of music, which covers the benefits of studying music, and the positive effects playing a musical instrument can have, especially for those suffering from childhood trauma, but even for those not.

The National Library of Medicine in the USA published a study from the University of Geneva that concludes that "musical education starting already early in childhood offers the opportunity to tune and train the brain for important cognitive and possibly also social functions. Furthermore, it provides the child with techniques and foundations, which will probably serve as a benefit for the entire lifetime; not to mention that having learned to play an instrument in childhood may be a great source of pleasure later on in life."

Also, "The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest."

And, a study from January 2021 at the University of Zurich (published in The Journal of Neuroscience) shows that teaching kids to play a musical instrument increases other skills and brain power.

Music Makes Kids Smarter

Overview

The earlier a child starts music lessons, the smarter that child will become. Starting music lessons at an early age provides children with a multitude of developmental benefits. The CHSoM Early Childhood Music Education Program is designed for children as soon as they are cognitively ready to begin learning, allowing them to reap the full range of benefits from music education. Extensive research supports the positive impacts of music on a child's cognitive, emotional, and social growth.

Benefits: Children participating in this program can expect to experience:

Program Goals: The CHSoM Early Childhood Music Education Program aims to:

• Foster growth in both cognitive and emotional intelligence
• Promote social skills and emotional resilience
• Encourage a sense of joy, well-being, and happiness
• Contribute to positive academic outcomes
• Improve overall quality of life, our ultimate goal for everyone

• Enhanced cognitive development
• Improved reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Strengthened verbal and language abilities
• Increased opportunities for creative self-expression
• Support in developing a strong sense of identity

Kids & Young Adults

Overview

Music lessons at CHSoM for children and young adults (ages 8-18) share many similarities with music programs at other schools, but what sets us apart is our personalized approach. Unlike traditional music schools that often rely on pre-made lesson plans, we create each lesson plan specifically for your child, tailoring it to their unique learning pace, interests, and goals. Our commitment is to provide a learning experience where your child not only develops musical skills but also enjoys the journey, grows in confidence and gains a passion for music, as well as learning. This can also increase their learning abilities in other areas such as academically, etc. Most importantly, we aim for your child to leave each lesson feeling accomplished and smiling.

Program Goals: The CHSoM Music Education Program for children and young adults aims to:

• Foster a love of music that lasts a lifetime
• Develop your child’s musical skills in a supportive, personalized environment
• Build confidence through creative self-expression
• Promote cognitive, emotional, and social development
• Ensure that every child experiences the joy of learning and leaves feeling proud of their progress

Benefits: Your child can expect to experience a range of proven benefits from music education, including:

• Enhanced cognitive development, supporting improved memory and learning abilities
• Strengthened problem-solving and critical thinking skills through musical challenges
• Better verbal and communication skills, including improved language and reading abilities
• Increased opportunities for creative self-expression, building confidence and individuality
• Support for positive identity development and emotional growth
• Stronger emotional resilience and stress management skills

Adult Education

Overview:

Music can substantially contribute to the lives of adults, particularly young adults, but also middle-aged people as well. However, many people can be hesitant to begin music lessons for various reasons ... Our point of difference is our personalised service. We don't use template lesson plans; we develop them alongside you. We don't give you 90% of your lesson and use the other 10% for admin work. We do the admin work at other times. The most important thing to us is that you leave with a smile on your face.

Program Goals: CHSoM Adult Music Coaching aims to:

• Ensure you're glad you started
• Know it's money well spent
• Ensure you're a better musician
• Ensure you know you are musician
• Improve quality of life (our ultimate goal for everyone)

Benefits: You can expect to experience:

• Increased connection to community
• Improved mental clarity and emotional resilience
• Opportunities for creative self-expression
• Increased happiness, youthfulness and joy
• Techniques for stress relief and relaxation

Grandparents Coaching

Overview:

Grandparents are some of society's most valuable people because they have life experience that can help other people improve their quality of life. The CHSoM Grandparents ... acknowledges that life experience and builds on it by brining small amounts of new information to grandparents who then share that new knowledge with their grandkids. We teach grandparents enough to start their grandkids music education, then everyone involved reaps the benefits of music education, the benefits that scientific research proves exists.

Benfits:Grandparents can expect to experience:

• Improved family happiness
• Opportunities to have some fun
• A chance for creative self-expression
• Reduced stress levels
• Improved quality of life (our ultimate goal for everyone)

Benfits: Grandkids can expect to experience:

• Higher levels of connection with family
• The discovery of the joy of music
• Opportunities to have some fun
• The multiple developmental benefits of music education
• Improved quality of life (our ultimate goal for everyone)

Goals: CHSoM Grandparents Coaching aims to:

• Raise community and family happiness
• Bring the joy of music into people's lives
• Raise general and emotional intelligences
• Promote happiness, youthfulness and joy
• Improve quality of life (our ultimate goal for everyone)

The CHSoM Mindful Drum Club

Overview

Drumming has been a vital part of cultures worldwide for thousands of years, playing a significant role in healing rituals, ceremonies, celebrations, community building, and cultural events. Today, it serves as a powerful tool in holistic healing practices, fostering unity, cooperation, wellness, self-expression, and non-verbal communication.

Program Goals: The CHSoM Mindful Drum Club aims to:

• Break down social barriers
• Promote vitality, peace, and joy
• Enhance overall wellness
• Boost immune response
• Reduce stress levels
• Cultivate higher social and emotional capacities and intelligences

Benefits: Participants can expect to experience:

• A sense of community and belonging
• Improved mental clarity and emotional resilience
• Opportunities for creative self-expression
• Techniques for stress relief and relaxation

Join us in exploring the transformative power of drumming as we come together to enhance our well-being and build meaningful connections!