Music for the Future

Each and every day we get up and do all the things we need to do to prepare for the start of our new day. Such as take a shower, brush our teeth, comb our hair, shave, and get dressed. How many of us sing a little song or take a small amount of time to play an instrument like the piano or guitar or just set back and enjoy the beauty of music. Music appreciation is one method that can relax you from a long day at work or school and is a real life changing tool.

I work with elders and their grandchildren have told them that music has changed their lives & helped them to make a hard day easier and a more enjoyable day. Studies have shown that children that have music in their lives have a much better attitude in school and at home. Child care and children’s health vol.7 October 5, 2012 http://www.gpo.gov/

Music appreciation has been proven to play a big role in health and wellbeing. I myself have observed families grow closer together and have more fun together. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has offered a free music program for the past three years to all Native American children and elders. Currently over 85 children and elders are involved with the music program offered at the AST Little Axe Health Center.

The future is tomorrow and today starts that clock, thanks to all the families in the music program and keep up the good work for your future is now! 

Phil Bradley

Music Outreach