LLPMUSIC - Music Appreciation
Course Description
Timeless Tunes: Using Mindfulness to Connect Art and Music
In this engaging session, you will be guided through a mindfulness activity that involves listening to music from various decades and drawing whatever comes to mind. You'll have the opportunity to share your artwork and reflect on how the activity helped you practice mindfulness a valuable life management technique. The session will conclude with a fast and fun game of musical bingo, adding energy and excitement to your mindful experience.
Lennon and McCartney: The Poet and the Minstrel
Explore the legendary partnership between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, a collaboration that defined an era and produced some of the most iconic and enduring songs in music history. In this interactive session, you will delve into how their contrasting styles—Lennon's raw edge and introspective lyrics blended with McCartney's melodic sensibility and musical versatility—created a dynamic song writing duo. We'll listen to and discuss a selection of their most beloved Beatles hits, examining the stories behind the music and the creative process that brought each song to life. Participants are encouraged to sing along, celebrate the joy of the music, and experience firsthand the magic of the Lennon-McCartney legacy.
Harmonizing for Health: Music & Wellness for Vibrant Living
In this class, you will explore how music can be used in your everyday life to support wellness and vibrant living. You will learn practical ways to incorporate music into your daily routine to enhance your physical activity, encourage meaningful social interaction, support cognitive health, and express emotions. The session will cover a variety of topics designed to help you experience the many benefits of music for a healthier, more balanced life.