We are proud to share the incredible success of the two-day seminar hosted by Imagine Heritage NPO for the 21 educators from Toska Music School Academy, Iceland, held in Athens. This initiative highlighted the power of Music Therapy as a tool for education, personal growth, emotional healing and communication bridge. It was a unique opportunity for educators to broaden their skills and knowledge through interactive, expert-led workshops.
Our Esteemed Experts
We had the pleasure of welcoming six highly respected professionals in the fields of music education, therapy, and movement, who contributed their deep expertise to this transformative experience:
🎓 Despina Matthaiopoulou – Music Educator, Author, and Professor of Music Education at Aegean College and Ph. Nakas Conservatory
🎓 Olymbia Agalianou – Professor of Movement and Music Education, Early Childhood Education Department, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
🎓 Vaso Rafaela Vakouftsi – President of the Hellenic Society of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Patients (HELLESCC), President of the Greek Patients’ Association, Musician
🎓 Sofia Tsanaka – Special Music Teacher, Cerebral Palsy Greece
🎓 Matina Venetiadou – Ph.D. in Musicology, Choral Music Specialist
🎓 Despina Paraskeva – Philologist and Art Historian, Educator, Athens High School of Arts
Key Seminar Highlights:
- Interactive Workshops: Participants actively engaged in music-based games, exploring how music can facilitate both educational development and emotional support.
- Expert-Led Discussions: Insights on integrating music therapy into everyday teaching and therapeutic practices.
- Collaborative Learning: The seminar provided a platform for educators to exchange knowledge and experiences while learning how to incorporate music therapy into their own curricula.
Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming initiatives!