Strum and Connect: Music Therapy Group Ukelele Sessions

Therapeutic Rationale for Participants (Tweens)

  • Emotional Expression & Regulation: Music provides a nonjudgmental medium for identifying and expressing feelings.
  • Coping Strategies: Structured musical activities help develop healthy ways to manage stress and anxiety.
  • Confidence & Self-Image: Achieving musical milestones builds a positive sense of self.
  • Communication & Relationship Skills: Making music with others strengthens empathy and collaboration.
  • Identity Formation: Music allows tweens to explore and express their personal identity.
  • Cognitive Benefits: Participation enhances attention, memory, and executive functioning.

Program Details

  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • When: Thursdays 4/30-6/4, 6:30-7:30pm
  • Cost: $160 (scholarships available)
  • Participants: 10-14YO
  • Facilitator: Board-Certified Music Therapist
  • Group Size: 8–10 students per group
  • Length of sessions: 60 minutes
  • All materials provided, including instruments

Core Goals

  • Cognitive Development: memory, attention, sequencing, problem-solving 
  • Emotional Intelligence: identifying, expressing, regulating emotions 
  • Community Relationships: teamwork, communication, empathy, belonging 

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