Making Music Together Making Music Together provides such a unique and powerful experience of sharing, community building and human connectivity. Since the beginning of time, people have gathered to share songs, dance, drum and experience life together thru the magic of music. Music allows us to experience the unspeakable, it provides a place for us to connect in ways that allow us to be more abstract, and deeper than words alone can go. While there are many forms of making music together, Recreational Music Making is a specific form that gives full permission to the "non" musician and musician alike to just enjoy the ride. More on Recreational Music Making: Recreational Music Making is about inspiring successful living and experiencing the joy of making one's own music. Recreational Music Making seeks to benefit the WHOLE PERSON. Recreational Music Making seeks to provide access to all those who never thought of themselves as musical and to those who just want to learn and play in a non-pressured environment. Recreational Music Making does not seek to compete with traditional music instruction. There will always be those who wish to aspire to musical competency and there are the resources already out there that provide these learning opportunities. Recreational Music Making is not about "formal" instruction - it seeks to give people other reasons to make music. Recreational Music Making is not about exceptional performance. It's about fun, personal expression and satisfaction. Recreational Music Making philosophy emphasizes that the student is not expected to become proficient on their instrument, but to relax and enjoy the experience of making music. It's about enjoying the process, wherever it takes you. Each of us shares a basic need to belong, to share interests with others who come together for a common purpose. This sense of bonding and community is as important to children and teens as it is to all ages. Establishing a meaningful connection with others may be one of the most important factors contributing to health, happiness and quality of life. As music education expert Karl T. Bruhn said, "The benefits of Recreational Music Making extend far beyond music. It ultimately affords unparalleled creative expression that unites our bodies, minds and spirits." The benefits of Recreational Music Making include: Fun Avenue of self-expression Unites body, mind and spirit Provides intellectual stimulation Enhances capacity to cope with challenges Reduces stress Opportunities for social interaction and bonding in the group setting Advances interpersonal communication Enhances self respect Allows creativity to shine Builds community A great form of exercise Creative fitness for the mind and body A unique relaxation & team building strategy