Music Generation Sligo

Numerous studies show that playing music helps build perseverance in team activities, empathy, and self-esteem.One study had children attend two music classes a week, resulting in reduced aggressive behavior & improved self-esteem after 15 weeks. #musiceducation #sligo

Playing music strengthens your brain more than just listening. Young children who take music lessons show improved memory and different brain development compared to those who do not. Music education leads to larger vocabularies, advanced reading skills & enhanced memory #Sligo

4️⃣ Invite friends over for quick jam sessions or just to play and get creative 5️⃣ Use technology, fun apps with games, YouTube play alongs and pick their favourite song to learn 6️⃣ Reward efforts, no matter how small 🎹 What's your biggest obstacle in encouraging practice?

1️⃣ Keep the instrument in sight. Out of sight, out of mind! 2️⃣ Establish a regular practice time each day to create a habit. Keep sessions short and varied but frequent. 3️⃣ Set goals, maybe a family gathering or play date where friends perform for each other. Speaking of friends

A tale as old as time. How do you encourage practice during the long summer holidays🤷? Given our weather at the moment, we are spending lots of time indoors🌦️ Here's our top tips for avoiding too much screen time and giving your instrument some love.

Did you know…? 🎵 Actively listening to music keeps your brain 💪 it activates the broadest and most diverse networks of the brain including the auditory cortex, motor system and the areas responsible for emotion and memory. Source: buff.ly/36I22ic

Did you know…? 🎵 For many people the gift of music is a form of therapy. Listening to music has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, increase dopamine (the feel good hormone) and reduce cortisol levels. How amazing! Such a great reason to crank up your favourite song

Take your musicianship to the next level with our Junior (7+) & Teen (13+) bands meeting every Tuesday in Rumble Rehearsal Studios from 4:30pm in September. 🔥Performance opportunities 🔥Make friends 🔥Learn from professional musicians Apply here: buff.ly/3V2UjmD #sligo

⏰ Reminder⏰ 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩 to apply for our afterschool classes in Sligo, Grange & Ballymote. Join our fabulous afterschool music classes delivered in Sligo (Mon, Thur) Ballymote (Wed) and Grange (Thurs). Apply here: buff.ly/3V2UjmD #Sligo #Ireland #Music

Attention parents! 🌟 Music Generation Sligo is on the hunt for Sligo's next singing superstars with Sligo Youth Voices! 6-11 years old, every Monday from September 9th in Ballinode Community College from 4:30-5:30pm for 15 weeks Application form here: buff.ly/3VFgd0B

Support young Sligo talent this Monday at our Hubz Gala Concert in Hawk's Well Theatre. You are guaranteed a fantastic night of music for only €10. #WeAreMusicGeneration #Sligo 📅Mon 20th May 🕰6:30pm 🎫buff.ly/4bFNuhu

Guitar, ukulele, cello, violin, singing, keyboard and much more. Don't miss out on our amazing schools programmes. Extremely limited places offered on a first come, first serve basis! Fill in the application at this link buff.ly/3UKkqOS musicgenerationsligo@msletb.ie

This Sunday at 4pm join us to celebrate Music Generation in Sligo.🥳 It's time to Jam at Queen Maeve Square with Sligo's finest young talent. Be serenaded by our beautiful harp ensemble, Sligo Youth Voices, our rocking bands and of course catch the Jam@TheSquare competition

Have you ever wondered who Music Generation are? We believe that it is every young person’s right to access and participate in music. Our mission is to empower children and young people to realise their full potential through access to music. buff.ly/4dlT1LC

⌛ FOUR days left to enter! ⌛ Announcing adjudicator #3: 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐫 Katelyn is a familiar face around the theatre/music scene. She is an actor/dancer/singer/director/choreographer/playwright (phew!) or a multidisciplinary theatre practitioner

✨ Final week 𝙁𝘼𝙌 ✨ 🟢 Can I submit an original or cover song? You can do either! ⚫ Do I need to do audio or video? You can do either 😊 Don't forget the deadline for Jam@TheSquare is THIS FRIDAY at 5pm. #Queenmaevefestival #SligoLiveInvestVisit #VisitSligo #sligo

Join us at 6pm on Instagram & FB for the premiere of 'The Sally Gardens' a collaboration between Music Generation Sligo's Harp Ensemble and Sligo Youth Voices and Sligo Orpheus Choir, filmed in the beautiful National Surf Centre, Strandhill.🎶 Don't miss! #heartofsligo #sligotown

What are you waiting for? Just 10 days left to enter our Jam@TheSquare competition. Our Development Officer Róisín answers some questions below! #sligo #sligowhoknew #wearemusicgeneration

Announcing adjudicator #1: 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐦 🟢Steve has had an amazing career with The Waterboys ⚫️He composes for film & theatre 🟢He has recorded and performed with U2, Elvis Costello, Sinead O’Connor, Bob Dylan, Sharon Shannon ⚫️He plays with Sligo's No Crows

What would you do if you won €1,000 of music equipment?! Enter for your chance to rock the same stage as top acts Gavin James and Moncrieff and celebrate Music Generations 10th anniversary. Please spread the word to all talented teens. With thanks to #Sligo County Council.