Houston Music & Wellness Center
Piano for Wellness
Musical Moments & Way Cool Keyboarding
A Music Making and Wellness Program
for Kids, Teens, Adults, and Seniors
Piano Wellness
How Houston Music & Wellness Center began:
Cindy began her wellness piano teaching journey in November 2006, after she became a trained Piano Wellness Facilitator with Yamaha Corporation of America, in their Music Making and Wellness Program called Clavinova Connection.
She was trained by the creators of the program, Dr. Barry Bittman, a world-renowned Neurologist, and Karl Bruhn, the Father of the Music Making and Wellness Movement.
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After her training, she opened her own music school and began teaching the wellness-based principles in piano that she learned.
Her programs are evidence based and scientifically proven and designed to reverse stress while enjoying the process of learning to play piano.
Feeling better from the moment you touch the keys!
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See testimonials below.
Testimonial
"Cindy brings a wealth of talent, rhythmic joy, and deep healing to her creative programs. She is the embodiment of wellness."
- Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC,
author of The Art and Heart of Drum Circles, Music Medicine: The Science and Spirit of Healing Yourself with Sound"
and creator of The Healing Drum Kit.
Student Testimonies
“I am very happy with the
Clavinova Connection course
that I took with Cindy St. Cyr.
I find the course to be an efficient
blend of music therapy and music
and keyboard lessons.
Cindy is a great motivator, and
her vibrant personality makes
each class a fun experience.
Cindy displays great expertise with
the technical-electronic aspect of
the course, navigating through
the various exercises.
She also gives a personal touch
of love and acceptance in
dealing with the students.
I will tell my friends that the course is well worth the time and money.”
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— Eddie Rojas, Trumpet Player, Senior
Student Testimonies
“These four lessons,
Play by Christmas,
have been a most exciting incentive to continue. I've never had piano instructions before and felt quite apprehensive.”
“I am a great grandmother
and thought my age was a barrier. Now I have great confidence that I will
succeed in my endeavor.”
“My instructor, Cindy, was very knowledgeable of the material and she was patient and kind.
I am looking forward to
the next series of lessons.”​
— Grace Taylor, Grandmother
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"I could feel the trauma,
from piano lessons as a child, leaving my fingertips."
​- Mary McGuire
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Just What
the Doctor Ordered
Wellness through music…
the only known side effect is having fun!
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Forget tedious lessons,
repetitive scales and
challenging learning curves.
Close the book on
struggling through years of practice sessions.
There is another way!
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It's fun! It's stress free!
And you become the STAR!
Health Benefits
Health Benefits of this Program:
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Strengthens the Immune System
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Improves Mood States and Reduces Burnout
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Reverses Stress on the Genomic Level
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Modulates the Human Stress Response
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Brings a sense of Fulfillment, Enthusiasm and Personal Accomplishment
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Promotes Team Work, Camaraderie and Support
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Increased Attentiveness, Active Participation, Socialization
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Positive Mood Affects include Happiness, Joy, Contentment, Laughter
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Enhances Self-Esteem
Dr. Barry Bittman
Board Chairman, CEO and President of the
Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute.
The Creators
of the Music Wellness Piano Protocol​
Clavinova Connection is a
Recreational Music Making and Wellness Program designed by Yamaha Corporation of America, renowned neurologist, Dr. Barry Bittman, and Karl Bruhn, the Father of the Music Making and Wellness Movement. It was designed to create a fun music making experience that has been scientifically proven to reduce stress.
Karl Bruhn
Father of Music Making and Wellness Movement
Founder of Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute