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Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective & Blueshouse
Ann Arbor’s Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective is an intergenerational group playing a variety of instruments and exploring music’s impact on cognition. Blues musician Mike Brooks leads Blueshouse and the Collective, bringing an extensive career from the UK and involvement with youth music programs.
The Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective from Ann Arbor is a proudly intergenerational ensemble performing on instruments including ukuleles, guitar, flute, percussion, harmonica, accordion, mandolin, mandola, bass, piano, and melodica. Their music reflects the concept that music transcends diverse cognitive skills such as numeracy, language, and spatial awareness.
Mike Brooks is a veteran British blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter who began playing guitar at age 10 and turned professional at 16. His career includes chart success in the UK, performing with notable bands like the Yardbirds and the Animals, and appearances at famed venues. He leads the group BLUESHOUSE, fronts the Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective, and works with youth in Ann Arbor through the Neutral Zone, continuing a project that helps youth engage with blues music.
Mike Brooks is a veteran British blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter who began playing guitar at age 10 and turned professional at 16. His career includes chart success in the UK, performing with notable bands like the Yardbirds and the Animals, and appearances at famed venues. He leads the group BLUESHOUSE, fronts the Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective, and works with youth in Ann Arbor through the Neutral Zone, continuing a project that helps youth engage with blues music.
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