by Mark Goff | Dec 15, 2015 | Music Truths
Music enhances fine motor skills, or the ability to use small, acute muscle movements to write, use a computer, and perform other physical tasks. ~ Forgeard, 2008; Hyde, 2009; Schlaug et al. 2005, “The Effects of Musical Training on Structural Brain Development...
by Mark Goff | Dec 14, 2015 | Music Truths
“I believe arts education in music, theater, dance, and the visual arts is one of the most creative ways we have to find the gold that is buried just beneath the surface. They (children) have an enthusiasm for life a spark of creativity, and vivid imaginations that...
by Mark Goff | Dec 11, 2015 | Music Truths
Children who study a musical instrument are more likely to excel in all of their studies, work better in teams, have enhanced critical thinking skills, stay in school, and pursue further education. ~ Arte Music Academy. “Statistical benefits of music in...
by Mark Goff | Dec 10, 2015 | Music Truths
Musical training is thought to improve nervous system function by focusing attention on meaningful acoustic cues, and these improvements in auditory processing cascade to language and cognitive skills. ~ Nina Kraus, Jessica Slater, Elaine C. Thompson, Jane Hornickel,...
by Tim Dawson | Dec 8, 2015 | Director Spotlights
Today’s Director Spotlight is on Mr. Don Krug at Lewis Cass Jr./Sr. High School in Galveston Indiana. Don talked with us just before his band’s trip to the 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, his final marching band performance after 40+ years as a band director. I...
