Enhancing Emotional Resilience and Reducing Depression

Music training has been shown to positively impact children's emotional well-being. A study published in Psychiatric Times found that children and adolescents with ADHD who participated in music therapy experienced increased serotonin levels and decreased cortisol, leading to reduced depression and improved stress-coping abilities. Psychiatric Times+1PMC+1

Additionally, a systematic review in PubMed concluded that music therapy is an effective treatment for improving depression and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents. PubMed

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Improving Attention and Behavioral Regulation

Music interventions can also enhance attention spans and behavioral regulation in children. Research in Frontiers in Neuroscience demonstrated that interactive music sessions significantly improved attention control in children aged 6 to 9, compared to video game interventions. PMC+1PubMed+1

Furthermore, a study in PubMed reported that music and movement therapy improved quality of life and attention in children with ADHD, as evidenced by changes in electroencephalogram (EEG) readings. PubMed

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Fostering Social Skills and Emotional Expression

Engaging in music education enhances children's social interactions and emotional expression. A systematic review in PMC found that music activities improved social skills, empathy, and reduced emotional problems in children aged 3 to 12. PMC

These findings suggest that incorporating music training into children's routines can lead to significant improvements in their emotional health, behavior, and social interactions.

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How We Help Children Thrive Emotionally Through Music

At West Coast Institute of Music & Arts, our programs are designed with more than musical skill in mind—we aim to nurture emotional well-being, social growth, and mental balance through every lesson. Whether your child joins our piano group classes, after-school programs, or summer music camps in Vancouver neighborhoods like Yaletown, Downtown, or Kitsilano, they will experience music as a tool for self-expression, connection, and emotional resilience. Through structured and supportive instruction, we help children grow not only as musicians—but as confident, emotionally healthy individuals.