Singer Maura Nava Believes: “Music is a Powerful Spiritual Medicine for the Soul”

It is crucial to take care of emotional well-being for personal, educational, and professional development. According to data from the Youth, Health, and Wellbeing Barometer 2023 of the Reina Sofía Center of Fad Juventud, a significant number of minors between the ages of 12 and 18 have reported experiencing mental health problems within the last year. Recognizing the importance of addressing emotional management in educational settings, the AmplificARTE project was launched in 2023. This project utilizes the power of music as a didactic tool to promote emotional well-being and good mental health care.

The project is a collaboration between the young people of the Generación Docentes program of the Princess of Girona Foundation and the Art House Academy record label of maestro Julio Reyes Copello. Through the use of music, AmplificARTE addresses conflicts arising from poor emotional management and promotes musical culture in educational centers. The initiative aims to help young people manage their emotions effectively by using songs composed by artists as teaching resources.

The project is accessible to teachers and centers interested in implementing it in their classrooms, focusing on Secondary, Baccalaureate, and university levels. Through a series of songs and accompanying teaching resources, teachers can engage students in activities that promote emotional literacy, awareness, and skills development. By analyzing lyrics and themes in the songs, students are encouraged to identify and manage their emotions while gaining musical knowledge and cultural understanding.

AmplificARTE has reached over 40,000 students in a hundred educational centers across Spain since its launch. The project includes live concerts in schools, where artists not only perform but also share stories of resilience and promote emotional well-being. Through music, young people are encouraged to explore their emotions, develop coping mechanisms, and improve their mental health. The initiative has had a significant impact on students and has helped create a supportive and understanding environment in schools.