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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£7.9K
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Spending
£7.4K
Public benefits
The charities beneficiaries of these purposes are any member of the public (18 months – mature adult) at any musical level (beginner – professional standard) or developmental stage, seeking the direct or indirect benefits of music education through group classes and/or individual tuition. Studying music improves full brain function - nurturing
creativity, problem solving, improved focus and reduced stress levels "Playing a musical instrument is a multi-sensory and motor experience that creates emotions and motions—from finger tapping to dancing—and engages pleasure and reward systems in the brain. It has the potential to change brain function and structure when done over a long period of time...? intense musical training generates new processes within the brain, at different stages of life, and with a range of impacts on creativity, cognition, and learning" - Gottfried Schlaug, MD, PhD (Neuroscience 2013)? Further benefits include the fostering of self-confidence and personal discipline in setting out and achieving progressive goals within a supporting environment and community. These benefits are evidenced through the growing number of learners enrolled, feedback from students and their families via semi-annual surveys as well as students’ personal exam results and successful performances (photographic and video evidence). The only private benefit flowing from this purpose is the heightened awareness, and increased brand recognition, of the tutors as both educators and performers. This is incidental and necessary because without the tutors the charity could not fulfill its purpose. The public awareness of the tutors’ expertise brings an assurance of the quality of service provided. No harm arises from these purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
This is how we advertise to the public: MusicFirst NI is an independent school of music that proudly places music first. While offering all the benefits of a musical community such as concerts, classes, ensembles and private tuition, we provide personalized musical development for any level, genre and age (toddler to mature adult) - with the
convenience of conducting all communication directly with the tutor. Through our diverse, yet complimentary curricula, our international team of tutors specializes in making theory practical. Specialism is an important word here at MusicFirst NI, as our tutors only teach their own first-study instruments and subjects in which they have performed professionally.** Come learn from teachers who can and are doing! We would love to help you advance your musical knowledge, refine your solos, enhance your improvisation skills and polish your performance, all while boosting your confidence and having fun. **Disclaimer: Despite limited opportunities in Northern Ireland for professional boomwhacker-ists, music bingo champions, lords of the circle-dance and maestro story-singers, our Children's Department is still of unrivaled quality. Classes: Our Time (18 Months -3 Years) Imagine That! (3-5 Years) Kindermusik for the Young Child (5-7 Years) Music FUNdamentals (Music Theory for P3-P7) Music Theory (Up to Grade 5 Group Study for Teens & Adults) Individual Tuition: Theory from Grade 6 Level Composition Songwriting Singing (Classical, Popular & Musical Theatre): Beginner to Diploma /Professional Standard Piano (Classical, Popular & Jazz): Beginner to Diploma /Professional Standard Guitar (Electric & Acoustic): Beginner to Professional Standard Drums (Electric & Acoustic): Beginner to Diploma /Professional Standard
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Learning disabilities
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Cultural
- Education/training
