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MUSICARES principal aim is to raise the confidence of our participants through enjoyable music making activities. It is not a prescribed course as such so there is no ‘failing’ young people gain confidence through progressing at achievable tasks and developing relationships of trust.
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The Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, confirmed “music interventions are linked to meaningful improvements in wellbeing”, MUSICARES improves the confidence of our young people, a key indicator of wellbeing.
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Educational attainment is increasingly important in shaping young people's life chances – something likely to have impacted especially the poorest and lowest-achieving young people. MUSICARES provides a tailored approach to learning that builds confidence through development of transferable soft skills.
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MUSICARES develops ‘soft skills’ including: Social skills, working with others, advocacy/self-advocacy, positive attitudes, believing in one’s abilities, being organised, self-reliant and leading by example that are essential life skills.
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In 1999, Robbie Gilligan (Trinity College, Dublin) noted that access to the arts can engender transformative effects on care experienced young people’s views of themselves and their futures.
MUSICARES is recognised as a valuable asset in strengthening community engagement and facilitating the expression of care experienced young people.
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Music can combat social isolation for young people. Participating in enjoyable group music making activity has numerous benefits including developing relationships and friendships.