by Mark Goff | Jan 22, 2016 | Music Truths
Early childhood training in instrumental music improves the ability to pay attention–visual focus, active listening, and staying on task. ~ Neville, H., et al. (2008). Effects of Music Training on Brain and Cognitive Development in Under-privileged 3- to...
by Mark Goff | Jan 21, 2016 | Music Truths
Musically trained children performed better in a memory test that is correlated with general intelligence skills such as literacy, verbal memory, visuospatial processing, mathematics, and IQ. ~ Dr. Laurel Trainor, Prof. of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behavior at...
by Tim Dawson | Jan 19, 2016 | Director Spotlights
Randy Greenwell and Matt James have been teaching together since 1993 at Lawrence Central HS. Over the years, together, they have developed one of the most highly respected programs not only in the state, but also, in the nation. We recently interviewed Randy and Matt...
by Mark Goff | Jan 19, 2016 | Music Truths
Playing an instrument as a kid leads to a sharper mind in old age, according to a new study conducted by Brenda Hanna-Pladdy, a clinical neuropsychologist in Emory’s Department of neurology, and her colleagues. The researchers gave 70 people between the ages of 60 and...
by Mark Goff | Jan 18, 2016 | Music Truths
Regardless of socioeconomic status or school district, students (3rd graders) who participate in high-quality music programs score higher on reading and spelling tests. ~ Hille, Katrin, et al. “Associations between music education, intelligence, and spelling...
