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¡HABLO ESPAÑOL!
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Music surrounds us and is with us from the moment
we're born, perhaps earlier. In fact, music has been with us since the birth of mankind in
one form or another. Music appreciation is all about learning more about
those forms and enhancing our understanding of music, however you define it.
You do not have to know anything about music nor do you have to be a musician in
order to take this class; you must simply desire to understand more about music.
One of the simplest, clearest definitions of music
is found here:
From Simple
English Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia that anyone can change
Music
is an art that puts sounds together in a way that people like or find
interesting. Most music includes people singing with their voices or
playing musical instruments, such as the piano, guitar, or drums.
The word music comes from the Greek
word Muse. In Ancient Greece the nine Muses were goddesses of
music, poetry, art, and dance.
To better appreciate music,
we need to better understand it. In this class, we learn about sounds,
instruments that have been created to make sound; how sounds are documented so
that they can be reproduced by others; how to listen to hear and recognize
tonality, tempo, dynamics, phrasing, harmonies; how to better understand what
the composer communicates through his individual style of music; and much, much
more.
Classes meet online using
Skype
technology,
once per week for six weeks, one hour per week, for a total of six hours.
Internet access is a must for doing your research. The rate for each class is $150.00. Class size is
limited to allow ample group discussion.
This is your time to share one full hour with your unborn
baby. Some tired Moms have found this class so relaxing that they drift
away to the music -- napping is not discouraged since you and your baby will
still hear! You may sign up for as many classes as you like. During
the four weekly sessions that make up a class, you will explore and practice:
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a variety of relaxation techniques, some using music and some without music;
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breathing using meditative as well as vocal coaching
techniques (this is not a Lamaze class);
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the importance of singing to your child;
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lullabies, some of which might remind you of songs you heard
as a child;
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find or create your own special womb song that will:
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encourage strong, early bonding with your
baby;
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help
create a transition from the baby's inner environment of the womb to the
outer world by using lullabies and your womb song after birth;
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help nurture
your baby’s early communication;
Study after study has shown that unborn babies can
hear sounds and learn to distinguish music. After 20 weeks of conception,
the ears are fully developed. Research has shown that one year old babies
recognize music that they heard prior to their birth! Learn to create and
reinforce this musical bond with your baby!
Classes meet once per week for four weeks, one hour per week,
for a total of four hours. The rate for each class is
$100.00. Learn more.....
NOTE: NO medical advice will be given during courses. Please contact your
medical professionals about any medical concerns.
Music therapy can be defined as the use of
music by a trained professional to achieve therapeutic goals. This is a career
field that is growing by leaps and bounds. But, this class is about you
and your use of music as therapy. You become your own best
therapist!
Music inspires, consoles, shouts out in anger, laughs with us, cries with us,
cajoles us, transports us mentally back to times we marked with particular songs
from our past. Music is used in birthing rooms, bedrooms, living rooms and
hospices to share joy, to ease burdens, to elevate moods and sometimes, to allow
music to put into sound what we cannot put into words.
Harness the power of music and put it to work for your health and well-being!
Classes meet online using
Skype
technology,
once per week for six weeks, one hour per week, for a total of six hours. The rate for each class is $150.00. Class size is
limited to allow ample group discussion and sharing.
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