Music Training Impacts Auditory System

Music training leads to greater gains in auditory and motor function when begun in young childhood; by adolescence, the plasticity that characterizes childhood has begun to decline. Nevertheless, our results establish that music training impacts the auditory system...

Music Is Mental Food

It is said that the state of mankind improves through music; music not only trains but educates individuals and makes them fit for a life of community. Music is spiritual and mental food, an edifying and educational power. In comparison with sports (the motion of...
Director Tips – Wendy Higdon

Director Tips – Wendy Higdon

Wendy Higdon, Co-Director of Bands at Creekside MS, recently joined us on the Director Spotlight. Check out how she approaches Advocacy in her program, her recruiting process and her tip for young educators in Finding an expert! Approach To Advocacy   Recruiting...

Music Training Improves Memory

Young children who take music lessons show different brain development and improved memory over the course of a year, compared to children who do not receive musical training. ~ Arete Music Academy. “Statistical benefits of music in education.” Arete Music Academy....