Taught by Dorian Wallace
Community music is a foundational way to connect with others. Music transcends time and is present in all communities throughout the world. Given this universal nature of music, music therapy is uniquely able to reach individuals across all backgrounds and ages. No previous musical knowledge is required in order for an individual or group to be able to participate. Through creative experiences with music, one can connect with what cannot easily be expressed verbally and strengthen a sense of self.
Music therapy is an evidence-based clinical use of musical interventions to improve an individual’s quality of life.
Course Details
- 8 sessions
- Monday evenings, January 4 – February 22, 2021
- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST/ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm PST
- Password Protected Zoom Connect
- Cost: $300 per person
Instructor
Dorian Wallace is an American composer, pianist, music therapist, and teacher based in New York City. His compositions often incorporate philosophic, social, and political themes. Wallace co-founded Tenth Intervention, a progressive new music collective and concert series based in New York City. One of New York City’s most in-demand accompanists for dance, Wallace has played for the Martha Graham Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, Columbia University, and many others. He teaches composition, improvisation, and mindfulness meditation, and has led workshops around the world. He leads music therapy session work through the American Humanist Association and About Face, a group for veterans against the war. Wallace currently lives in Harlem, New York with his partner, violinist Hajnal Pivnick. www.dorianwallace.com