SUPPORT . WINTER 2023

By Roylyn Burton . Social Services Agency

Free Music Lessons and Instruments for Children in Care

Music is an outlet for emotions. Children who learn to play an instrument can express deep feelings they may have struggled to voice otherwise. As a child becomes more comfortable with expression, their self-confidence starts to grow and thrive. As reported by TIME, a study from Northwestern University found that children who create music develop sharper cognitive skills, which results in better academic performance and social functioning. Music changes the brain.

If your child indicates they want to learn how to play an instrument, Little Legato and Acoustic for a Change (link to: https://acousticforachange.com/) can help your child get started. Enroll them today and watch how their tomorrow changes for the better.

Note: The County of Orange Social Services Agency provides information about resources in the community. Resource parents should assess resources using the Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard.