Luke Thomas

Students will learn to integrate musical expression with personal development techniques to enhance both their musical abilities and life skills.

Materials Needed:

Musical instrument (preferably a keyboard or guitar)Blank sheet musicJournal and pen for reflective practice

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Lesson Outline:

Introduction (5 minutes):

Briefly discuss the parallels between creating music and crafting a fulfilling life.Introduce the concept of harmony in music and life.

Musical Exercise (15 minutes):

Practice a piece that requires concentration and emotional expression.Reflect on how the emotions evoked by the music can relate to personal experiences.

Life Coaching Discussion (10 minutes):

Engage in a group discussion about setting life goals, using musical terms like ‘harmony’ and ‘rhythm’ to describe the process of achieving balance.

Goal-Setting Activity (10 minutes):

Students write down their short-term musical goals and parallel them with life goals in their journals.

Reflection and Sharing (5 minutes):

Encourage students to share their goals and the insights they gained from the exercise.

Closing Thoughts:

Summarize the importance of aligning one’s passion for music with personal growth.Encourage students to practice regularly and reflect on their progress.