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FOR ALMOST THREE DECADES, Ms. Katz has worked as a registered music therapist,
professional concert harpist, pianist, lyric soprano, educator and teacher. She developed a values education program
for educators and parents using the powerful tools of music, art, poetry and storytelling to teach children and youth
about ethics, moral values and the guiding principles fundamental in building strengh of character.
SHE HAS TRAINED students, teachers, nurses, music and art therapists, health care practitioners and
volunteers in pre-schools, schools, colleges, universities, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and hospitals.
MS. KATZ, AUTHOR OF THE CHILDREN'S BOOK THE LEGEND OF AURORA,
conducts classes, workshops and presentations both locally and nationally.
- To introduce children and youth (ages 5-18) to the wonderful world of music, and provide them with essential technical and academic skills necessary to achieve artistic proficiency.
- To create a positive learning environment where success-oriented experiences instill self-confidence, self discipline and increase self-esteem.
- To provide an opportunity for young people to experience the joy of music-making so their lives may be filled with inspiration, beauty, harmony and creativity.
- To 'Keep the Music Alive' in our hearts, homes and schools.
- To offer greater understanding regarding the extra musical benefits of sound to parents, grandparents and teachers, and how music can be used to increase the intellect, balance the emotions, strengthen the body, inspire the spirit and literally, transform lives.
Don Campbell, author of The Mozart Effect for Children and world renowned authority on music and its role in health and education,
compiled some groundbreaking scientific evidence regarding the extra musical benefits of sound which identify particular types of
music, when played, listened to and performed:
- Stimulates a child's brain, nourishes his spirit, and strengthens his body, even prior to birth.
- Literally alters the structure of the developing brain of the fetus.
- Increases IQ scores among young children who receive regular music instruction.
- Enhances intelligence by increasing the number of neuronal connections in the brain, therefore stimulating verbal skills.
- Improves listening and speech skills, emotional health and mental alertness.
- Improves children's immune functions during a single half hour of music therapy.
- Relieves stress, encourages social interactions and strengthens families.
- Improves the lives of children with learning disabilities.
- Inspires creativity and self-expression.
- Helps children rapidly and decisively reach their emotional and intellectual potential.
- Helps children read, comprehend mathematical concepts and memorize facts with ease.
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