“… during one of the Music Club sessions I saw by 4 year old son smile for the first time”
Music Club provides fun sessions for all children, regardless of their abilities. It involves the creative exploration of sound and movement. Using torches, lights, silhouettes, percussion instruments and the piano, children are given an opportunity to experience different ways to explore their imagination in a musical context (sessions are accompanied by music and multi-sensory equipment).
The brain child of one of OKMT’s music therapists, Edison Carolino, Music Club develops new ways to explore creativity through the playing of musical instruments. It is available to all children between the ages of 2 to 6 years old and to those between the ages of 7 to 12 years old. It has now been developed as a complete module for which other therapists have been trained, enabling Music Clubs to be held in different locations.
THE PRIMARY GOALS
- To develop positive expectations from music
- To build a positive relationship both with the music therapist and other people
- To develop an ability to listen
- To relieve tension and anxiety
- To develop communication skills
- To develop self-awareness, motivation and confidence
WHAT THEY SAY
“We very much enjoy the music session with Edison. It has been a great confidence booster for S. S’s first smile ever was seen during this session. Eddie is so good with all the children. It is the highlight of our week.”
“The Music Club is so positive, special and engaging. R is transfixed when he attends.”
“G loves coming to the Music Club. She just lights up and starts communicating.”
“The Music Group is fantastic! H loves coming and really concentrates and listens to everything. It is his highlight of the week!”
“We have been coming to the Music Club in the past year. It is without a doubt the most rewarding and encouraging session. It is incredibly moving to see children of all ages responding to and communicating through the music.”
