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Are you aged 60-85 years? Would you like to learn how to play the piano keyboard?


We are running a free weekly program of music learning for older adults to learn the piano keyboard.


This is a research study we're conducting with the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development. We're looking at how far the creative input of participants in their music learning improves brain health and in particular, general cognition and executive functioning.


Participants must have less than 2 years of prior music training. Those with no musical training are very welcome to the study. Sessions will take place 2 times per week, 30 minutes each session and the learning will be held in groups and online. A small number of keyboards are available for loan.


As this is a research study testing how far participants' cognition and quality of life improve through music learning, participants will be asked to complete some online questionnaires pre and post the program. Those interested will be randomly asigned to a 4 or 8-week program of learning.


The program is facilitated by Anita Connell, Ph.D. student and music therapist at Tuned In Music Therapy.


If you'd like to read more detail about the study, you can visit THE MARCS INSTITUTE pages or contact anita directly at anita.connell@westernsydney.edu.au or anita@tunedinmusictherapy.com


This research study has human ethics approval, no.H14560




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Music therapy is an allied health profession where music is used intentionally and holistically to enhance

health, functioning and well-being. Our programs are person-centred in design and use live music making and improvisational music therapy techniques. Our music therapists are professionally registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association and are focused on strengthening abilities and enhancing an individual’s day-to-day life through music. We are a NDIS registered provider.

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