Music for Seniors

Music for Social Connection and Wellbeing

At Hume Conservatorium we have music options for all ages including concerts, music lessons and ensembles as well as music therapy for seniors.

You can find out more about our concert programs here.

Monday with Mike Baker

Each Monday morning we live stream a sing-along with Mike Baker. This program is accessible for everyone including care facilities.

Group Lessons

Perfect for Centres and facilities group lessons may be arranged for groups up to 10 participants in Ukulele, Woodwind (toots and doods) and Voice.

Individual Lessons

20 Min Lessons. We find that 20 minutes is perfect for all ages as beginners. In a 20 minute lessons students will begin to develop skills specific to their chosen instrument as well as learning theory and reading music.

40 Minute Lessons. As your aptitude increases you will benefit from spending more time with teachers and progress into longer lessons and joining ensembles or groups. Students will become more focused on their musical goals and develop their skills in performing, reading music and theory. It is recommended that students in 40 minute lessons join an appropriate ensemble or group to develop their skills playing with others. This adds a social and community aspect to your lessons and helps to develop performance skills.

60 Minute Lessons. Hume Conservatorium recommends 60 minute lessons for students who wish to focus their skills. These lessons are best students with high aptitude studying difficult pieces or those completing exams, beginning a performing career or needing extra guidance.

Ensembles and groups

Ensembles and groups are best for students in individual lessons who are looking to expand their skills in performance. Our ensembles create additional performance opportunities for students and help to develop their skills in a fun and social environment. Ensembles help with team building skills, memory, empathy and social skills.

Concert Band
Bluegrass Band
Don’t Fret
String Bling
Musical Theatre
Bridge to Sing
Vocalocal

Music Therapy

Music therapy is an extremely valuable resource we are proud to provide to the region to improve both mental and physical health. In music therapy your therapist will use their expertise both as an experienced musician and tutor as well as their training as a therapist to create a musical experience that can improve cognitive performance, communication, physical functions, mood and social engagement as well as reduce anxiety and stress, regulate energy and increase motivation.

We acknowledge the traditional Custodians of this Land, where the Aboriginal People have performed age-old ceremonies of storytelling, music, dance and celebration. As a traditional meeting place, many first nations peoples came to this region. Underneath our buildings and roads this Land always will be traditional Aboriginal Land. in the same way, all music making genres and practices come from our musical elders, so we acknowledge those on whose skills and wisdom we draw.