ArtSELF: Music For Healing (Music Workshop)

This interactive workshop at the Braden River Branch Library explores the psychological and physiological benefits of sound and rhythm. Facilitated as part of the county's ArtSELF wellness initiative, the session introduces participants to basic acoustic instruments and guided listening exercises designed to reduce stress. An instructor demonstrates how specific frequencies and repetitive musical structures can slow heart rates and calm the nervous system. Attendees actively participate in group drumming and vocalization drills, requiring no prior musical training. The curriculum emphasizes active participation over performance, using sound as a practical tool for emotional regulation and cognitive focus.