GUIDED MUSIC SESSIONS
for PERSONAL WELL-BEING

It is well-documented that complementing physical fitness with continued and mindful exposure to music can significantly impact the mind and personal well-being.

Music evokes a unique response that generates emotions and amplifies imagination. Moreover, music provides a sanctuary for personal thoughts and memories, is socially unifying and can mitigate stress. Music produces creative energy and can promote cognitive resilience by wiring new pathways in the brain.

A recent major study of more than 10,000 participants presented evidence suggesting that music-related activities may help reduce the risk of one's future cognitive decline by as much as 39%.

Based on these findings, Jerzy Sapieyevski, an accomplished musician, composer and educator, brings his innovative presentation to discuss and illustrate at the piano how music affects one's mind. His approach has been developed over 45 years of impactful university teaching, ("Understanding Music", "The Great American Songbook"), and a past collaboration with neurologist, Dr. Joel M. Oster, MD.

Sapieyevski also explores the cognitive value of basic music theory and introduces practical techniques that enhance 'listening' to music (vs. merely 'hearing' it). (Because music happens in the mind, profoundly deaf Beethoven could write the Ninth Symphony with its "Ode to Joy")

Given the compelling evidence of music's far-reaching impact, it would seem essential for one, regardless of age, to pursue this acknowledged method of nurturing the mind. *

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Comments:
In Sapieyevski's Professor Emeritus appointment, also acknowledged for his "legendary experiential approach to teaching", American University states:

"An amazing 100% of students on Rate My Professor report that they would take the course again."

In addition, here are a few (unedited) quotes from official evaluations of his various presentations - each quote comes from a different attendee:

"I will be able to appreciate all music on a higher level. The teacher is extraordinary.

Actually changed my way of thinking about life. It's been a really unusual and marvelous experience. Thanks, and please come back.

This class has been refreshingly different. I listen to music a lot and this course has inspired me to discover a new and more enjoyable way to listen.

I enjoyed the teacher tremendously. He is a great musician who inspired all of us in many ways that were unknown to us.

What a breath of fresh air! He is terrific with an interesting style (+ remarkable ability at the piano!)."

*****

*For a general summary of present scientific information, visit the link below and select AI mode:

MUSIC ACTIVITY and the MIND

MUSIC - THE BRAIN'S SOFTWARE
A 2013 innovative presentation
underscoring music's impact on the brain: