Hope you can make it out to my talk series at the Royal Botanical Gardens 680 Plains Road West Hamilton/Burlington, Ontario 905.527.1158. Programs are as follows:

1. The Spiritual Origins of Music
Thursday, March 4; 7 to 8:30 p.m. at RBG Centre.
The surprisingly obvious yet little-known truth about the ultimate source of music, what music really is and what it is actually intended for.

2. The Therapeutic Value of Music
Thursday, March 11; 7 to 8:30 p.m. at RBG Centre.
Robert will explain some specific ways and circumstances in which music can be healing or an uplifting experience.
MAXIMUM 35. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 2.

3. Musical Aesthetics and Music as True Art
Thursday, March 18; 7 to 8:30 p.m. at RBG Centre.
A look at music as a means of upliftment vs. music as a means for entertainment and diversion. Robert Bruce performs on the piano and explains the common thread running through music/art, beauty and spirituality that makes some music truly profound, meaningful and far-reaching.
MAXIMUM 35. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 9.

4. Music as a Living Language
Thursday, March 25; 7 to 8:30 p.m. at RBG Centre.
In Robert Bruce’s introductory-level talk, suitable for all ages 12, he introduces the basics in learning to use the language of music. While he plays, he points out the 2 major approaches to writing/composing music.
MAXIMUM 35. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 16.