This week was my groups presentation and our Topic was music. After we chose the topic we were informed about a man named Joe who loved to introduce groups to an instrument known as the ukulele. We decided that would be a fun activity and scheduled to have him come in. His goal was teach us how to play in 60 minutes. He did a great job but I found it to be very difficult to play. I have never been talented musically so this did not come as a surprise to me. I had a hard time moving my fingers from string to string to change notes, especially when he told us not to look at our hands. Even though it was extremely difficult for me I found that it did lift my mood quite a bit. Just hearing the sounds that it made and seeing the joy on others faces really made it a wonderful time! I would like to spend more time learning how to play the ukulele (maybe even go play at the food court in the mall on Wednesdays) and eventually share it with the participants I work with.
After that part of our session was done we each briefly talked about a different population we may work with and how music can be beneficial to each. My population was youth at risk which I feel music can be so beneficial for. Cognitively it takes so much brain power to operate any instrument and if started at a young age I feel like this could positively impact the rest of their lives. There are so many different ways to participate in music that it doesn't discriminate against any population or fit any stereotype, so they would never need to feel out of place. Music can really benefit anyone whether you are playing an instrument, singing or just listening it can make your mood do a complete 180!
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