During these lessons, you will be studying basic breathing and meditation techniques, along with an instrument of your choice and music theory. We'll be using music to further develop our focus and attention and soothe our nerves. An amazing way to help with ADHD, learn how to stop panic attacks before they even start, and makes it so much easier to deal with negative emotions. I'll also send and recommend classical western and traditional eastern music to listen to as part of your daily meditation practice, and will play a variety of songs for you in the class. All students will have a totally individualized study plan dependent on their own needs, in case of students under 18 I recommend monthly consultations with their parents. I offer these lessons for children or adults with minor mental issues, like anxiety, attention problems like ADHD, mild depression, or mental fatigue. Also as a preventative for various mental conditions, or for people who are simply trying to learn how to focus their mind and gain some control over it in a fun and unique way. It is proven by many studies and group experiments that practicing meditation can be used as a tool to prevent dementia, reduce anxiety, and balance hormone production. Studying music can also increase intelligence and boost learning capabilities. My method could also be used as a complementary aid while going to therapy with more complex problems - like major depression, bipolar, borderline or panic disorder, etc. (after consulting with your doctor/therapist). These lessons alone are not a treatment for diagnosed mental illness, but an amazing and easy complementary tool to use to get better. I personally suffered from major depression and panic attacks from my childhood to my twenties. I can confidently say that these practices can be very effective if taken seriously and done on a daily basis. Having a daily meditation practice is essential and invaluable at every age, especially in this overwhelming world we're living in. Slowing down and spending some time with your mind every day just for 10 minutes can have incredible benefits. Combined with playing and learning music, this will bring you on a path to achieving a happier and healthier mind with a deeper general understanding of yourself. These practices are completely secular, scientifically tested healing methods. I welcome students from any religion or cultural background. These methods won't interfere with any spiritual practice or worship and will help the student to cultivate a compassionate, open mind.