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I attended a PD on the benefits of mindful drumming and making music with students. Studies show that the consistency and stability of rhythm is able to alleviate stress and relax the mind. Rhythm provides the opportunity for awareness in a way that one can truly connect with. Music alleviates isolation and alienation, and helps to connect the mind to the sounds- as well as creates an opportunity for students to connect to each other. Using rhythm as a way into the present moment, we experience many of the same benefits as meditation: an increase in positive emotions, social connectedness and mindful awareness, and a reduction of anxiety, depression, fatigue, and overall negative moods. Music improves brain power (including reading, math, and emotional development), increases memory, decreases stress, builds confidence, inspires creativity, develops social skills, and gives students an opportunity to express themselves and connect with others. I intend to start incorporating music into my lessons and maybe even after-school activities to engage students in the learning and growing process. Students of all backgrounds can benefit from this, especially those who struggle with academic, social, and/or behavioral challenges. My goal is to create a closer community of learners by working together to create music to combat bullying issues, and to give students an opportunity to express themselves and build their confidence. Many students also suffer from anxiety and stress and music is a therapeutic way to cope with those issues so they can achieve success.

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I attended a PD on the benefits of mindful drumming and making music with students. Studies show that the consistency and stability of rhythm is able to alleviate stress and relax the mind. Rhythm provides the opportunity for awareness in a way that one can truly connect with. Music alleviates isolation and alienation, and helps to connect the mind to the sounds- as well as creates an opportunity for students to connect to each other. Using rhythm as a way into the present moment, we experience many of the same benefits as meditation: an increase in positive emotions, social connectedness and mindful awareness, and a reduction of anxiety, depression, fatigue, and overall negative moods. Music improves brain power (including reading, math, and emotional development), increases memory, decreases stress, builds confidence, inspires creativity, develops social skills, and gives students an opportunity to express themselves and connect with others. I intend to start incorporating music into my lessons and maybe even after-school activities to engage students in the learning and growing process. Students of all backgrounds can benefit from this, especially those who struggle with academic, social, and/or behavioral challenges. My goal is to create a closer community of learners by working together to create music to combat bullying issues, and to give students an opportunity to express themselves and build their confidence. Many students also suffer from anxiety and stress and music is a therapeutic way to cope with those issues so they can achieve success.

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