Houston Music & Wellness Center
Sing! Drum! Play Piano!
Music for Wellness
Benefits of
Piano Lessons
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.
​Health Benefits of
Wellness Piano Lessons
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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
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Cognitive Benefits of
Playing Piano
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Improves memory
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Builds focus and concentration
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Enhances multitasking skills
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Enhances creativity
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Improves problem solving abilities
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Improves concentration
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Increases pattern recognition
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Improves learning skills
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Enhances brain functions required in subjects such as math and science
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​​Neuroplasticity – Stimulates the brain, forming new connections between neurons.
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Music is one of the only activities that activates, stimulates, and uses the entire brain.
Social Benefits
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Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression
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Improves mood and self esteem
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Improves listening and communication skills
Other Benefits
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Improves hand-eye coordination and special awareness
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Enhances fine motor skills (coordination of muscles to do smaller precision tasks)
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Students learn life skills such as time management, keeping their commitments, self-discipline, and more.