The Sonikwell Curriculum
“Empowering emotional resilience through sound-aided learning”
The Sonikwell Curriculum helps students strengthen emotional intelligence, focus, and self-regulation through lessons enriched with original cello compositions — mindful works that bring depth and calm to the learning environment. Created by award-winning composer Keith Tutt, this standards-aligned program integrates music, reflection, and character development to help students navigate their world with confidence and compassion. Each of the fifteen lessons follows a research-based framework for personal growth, cultivating presence, resilience, and connection in the classroom. Extending beyond the curriculum, Sonikwell’s live performances, educator workshops, and school partnerships invite entire learning communities into restorative, sound-centered experiences that renew focus and collective well-being.
Curriculum Breakdown
Each of the 15 lessons aligns with the CASEL framework, fostering mindfulness, focus, and emotional awareness in the classroom. The accompanying compositions provide a calming atmosphere that supports engagement and presence as students move through the written content.
Lessons pathways:
Section 1-3: Self-Management
Section 4-6: Self-Awareness
Section 7-9: Social Awareness
Section 10-12: Responsible Decision Making
Section 13-15: Relationship Building
Meet Keith Tutt II:
Keith Tutt II is an award-winning producer, composer, and cellist. His musical journey began at the age of four, and by seven, he was studying with National Cello Institute founder Richard Mooney. Over the years, he expanded his expertise to multiple instruments, programming, and production, collaborating with critically acclaimed artists across a wide range of genres. His string arrangements have been featured on Grammy-winning albums, and his production work has earned numerous accolades.
Keith has always used music to express his deepest emotions. His most recent focus has brought him into wellness, where he offers sonikwell™, an immersive sound-aided release experience. Utilizing the distinctive qualities of the cello with the help of electronic duplication to bring harmony, release, and renewal to high-stress environments.
