Remembering Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks, a world renowned neurologist and author has recently passed away. His contributions to the field of Music Therapy have been extremely important in scientifically proving the benefits of music.
Here is one of many well-written article about his life.
Music Therapy Ride
Check out this awesome foundation, The Music Therapy Ride, and their efforts to support Music Therapy!
Here is an article about the ride featured in Pique News Magazine.
You're Never Too Old...
...to do the things you love!
An elderly couple walked into the lobby of the Mayo Clinic for a checkup for the wife. They had spotted a piano in the lobby and thought, why not!
They've been married for 62 years and he'll be 90 this year.
Check out this impromptu performance. It's all in attitude to enjoy life.
Enjoy the show!
White Rock Leisure Guide
Find out newest advertisement in the Fall 2015 White Rock Leisure Guide!
Click here for the PDF version of the guide, and scroll down to find us on page 39.
We are so proud to be featured our local community recreation guide! Thank-you to the wonderful staff of the White Rock Community Center for making this possible.
New Website Launched
I am happy to announce that the new website for Music for Life has launched! Take a look around and see what we have to offer. Keep your eyes peeled and we continue to tweak and update the website in the coming weeks. Thank-you for dropping by! Let us know what you think by contacting us with any comments, suggestions, or inquiries.
Augustine Chimers
My tone bell group the Augustine Chimers will be performing on Tuesday August 4th @ Augustine House in Ladner, 3:30pm. This is our first performance together. I am so excited to see these ladies rock!
Some Interesting Videos and Articles
An interesting article on preferred music and the brain: www.nature.com
Nordoff & Robbins Videos on Music Therapy and Children with Disabilities:
Part I
Part II
The Benefits of Music Education:
A video on how learning to play an instrument benefits your brain:
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