Music Leaning Programmes for Wellbeing in Adulthood
Hello Music Lovers
Welcome to Musical Notes for Adults, a brand new Dublin-based programme that will take you on a journey of musical learning, whether you are an absolute beginner or have previous musical learning experience.
New Term Beginning
19th January 2026
New Term Beginning 19th January 2026
Music Learning for Wellbeing
The power of music has become an integral part of everyday life due to the development of electronic media. Its value in education is acknowledged in international research. It can promote well-being by aiding relaxation but research also shows that active participation in music making has an impact on our intellectual development.
It is also significant in developing powers of concentration and listening. Experiencing live music can arouse powerful emotions while background music is central to generating the right mood, such as in film. The aesthetic nature of music closely connects it with the spirit and the area of spirituality in music education is becoming widely recognised among musicians, psychologists, philosophers and educators. Music has the power to promote health, intellectual, spiritual, social and personal development throughout life.
Creativity
Engagement in music has an impact on creativity. Singing is a great way of actively participating in music and can be used as a way to develop musicality. Many great music educators believed that the voice is a key element in developing musical ability and everyone has a voice!
Social and Personal
Music is a wonderful vehicle that affords people the opportunity to engage in social situations. Active participation in a music class not only develops skills, it can also be a social outlet for having fun. The combination of all these elements can enhance self-esteem, confidence and our relationships with others.
Education
The value of the arts and the significant role of music in lifelong learning is recognised worldwide. There are three main areas in all good music education programmes: composing, listening and acquiring practical skills.
Given the benefits of music for the individual and for society, it’s important that music plays a role beyond the school classroom for everyone.
