We're rewiring organizational intelligence by synchronizing music and brain science.
Our science-backed approach to rhythm stimulates brain growth and creativity, providing a dynamic environment where students flourish both academically and emotionally.
We'll help you seamlessly integrate the power of music into your educational curriculum and community events.
Choose an option below to discover more.
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Do you have an existing program that you’d like our eyes on?
With our consulting services, we can help you take your program to a new level and maximize what you’re already doing.
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Are you looking to add entertaining and engaging programming to your offerings?
We will work with you from the ground up to build the program you want in a way that supports optimal brain growth and healing through the power of music and rhythm.
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No problem!
We can construct and deliver anything from a 3-hour workshop to a week-long intensive.
Sample Talk:
An exposition and conversation with three leaders in go-go scholarship, education and performance, and music neuroscience and music programming for children and organizations in DC.
DC's Go-Go Rhythms: A source of brain growth, education, and community healing
During this event, Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver was joined by Dr. Natalie Hopkinson (a professor, expert on arts culture & criticism, and co-founder of the #DontMuteDC Movement) and Cam Poles (the Creative Director of Black Alley Band, an activist and expert on creative work and social justice) along with Black Alley go-go drummers. Together, they examined the role of go-go rhythms in children’s brain development, healing, and community building.
You’re In Great Company
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“Jessica is a pioneer who operates in authentic relationship with her fellow researchers, community members, and system actors. She is truly interested and committed to their professional, personal, and organizational well-being and has helped build bridges of collaboration that are rooted in a fundamental belief in shared humanity and love.”
Allison Brown, Esq. - Late Executive Director of Communities for Just Schools Fund, freedom fighter for Black & Brown children
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"Working with Dr. Jessica has transformed my arts education non-profit. She combines a rigorous scientific background with the creativity and skill of an artist—an exquisitely unique combination."
Ingrid Zimmer - Executive Director, Dumbarton Arts & Education—Inspired Child
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"As an arts educator invested in providing my students with authentic cultural experiences, I really loved how your residency used Go-Go music as a way to ground children through an artistic connection to time, place, and local history. Exploring the neuroscience of music with these students also allowed them to better understand how art connects to the human brain on a deeper level, and how engaging in the artistic process - such as through music making - contributes to both creative and intellectual growth. Beyond the content, involving students in decision-making such as which instruments they played, how the music was arranged, and how to perform for the larger community gave them an invaluable sense of personal agency that can sometimes get lost in the rigidity of educational curricula."
Mindy - Elementary music teacher in Southeast DC
Rhythm...
Whether it be through music, movement, or other forms of expression - has been found to have a profound effect on the brain.
Research has shown that engaging in rhythmic activities can enhance cognitive function, improve memory, and promote emotional well-being. This is because rhythm activates various areas of the brain, including those involved in language processing, motor coordination, and emotional regulation.
When we teach children about the power of rhythm, we are not only helping them develop important cognitive skills, but also empowering them to tap into their own unique abilities.
By encouraging children to explore rhythm through music, dance, or even everyday activities like clapping or tapping, we are giving them a valuable tool for self-expression and self-discovery.
Rhythm can also serve as a bridge for connection between individuals.
When children engage in rhythmic activities together, such as playing music in a band or dancing in a group, they learn to synchronize their movements and communicate non-verbally. This fosters a sense of unity and cooperation, promoting social bonding and empathy.
By incorporating rhythm into our educational practices, we can help children understand the source of their individual power and foster connections with others.
Through the lens of brain science, we can appreciate the profound impact that rhythm has on cognitive function, emotional well-being, and social interaction.
Are you ready to embrace the power of rhythm and empower our children to reach their full potential?
Let’s redefine your curriculum with our customized program designs and consulting services.
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