Join us on August 4th from 5-6pm for a fun and inspiring interactive workshop. Adrian DiMatteo (מַלְאָך “Messenger”) founder of the Sonic Institute brings instruments and songs for kids of all ages to connect with music as a universal human activity. Adrian is a guitarist, singer and multi-instrumentalist.
“Music has been shown to activate some of the broadest and most diverse networks of the brain.” — Harvard Health
Music-making develops creativity, imagination, focus and coordination. Learning an instrument and practicing music enhances these capacities. Music provides a means of nonverbal communication, providing an outlet for connecting with and expressing emotion. As a safe and healthy activity, it helps deemphasize obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. Shared music-making and dance can promote meaningful relationships and connections within and across social groups, leading to an improved quality of life, shared values and sense of belonging.
We’ll have a sliding scale $25-40 per child.
Location will be provided once payment is received.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS:
Adrian DiMatteo (מַלְאָך) is the founder of the Sonic Institute. He is an international performing and recording artist, author (Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness), music educator, app creator (Chord Atlas), and sound meditation facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. Adrian has toured and traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. Hundreds of students have now graduated from the Sound Healer Training programs and weekend retreats that Adrian regularly facilitates nationwide. To date, he has offered musical experiences to thousands of people in hospitals, hospices, elder care facilities, and children’s centers.
Cassie Luzenski is a multi-disciplinary healing artist, creating experiences through her training as a designer (B.A, in Creative Direction, Design), sound meditation facilitator and reiki practitioner. She has completed a certified 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training, and continues her studies of sound at the Sonic Institute to further enhanced her understanding in the technology of sound and healing. She is working to merge the world of art, music and healing in her own way to be of service, and bring more light and beauty wherever she goes.
