by Mark Goff | Feb 29, 2016 | Music Truths
A study of 8 to 11-year-olds found that, those who had extra-curricular music classes, developed higher verbal IQ, and visual abilities, in comparison to those with no musical training. ~ Forgeard et al., “Practicing a Musical Instrument in Childhood is...
by Mark Goff | Feb 26, 2016 | Music Truths
Playing a musical instrument strengthens eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills, and kids who study an instrument learn a lot about discipline, dedication and the rewards of hard work. ~ http://nisom.com/index.php/instruction/health-benefits
by Mark Goff | Feb 25, 2016 | Music Truths
Kids who make music have been shown to get along better with classmates and have fewer discipline problems. More of them get into their preferred colleges, too. ~ http://nisom.com/index.php/instruction/health-benefits
by Tim Dawson | Feb 23, 2016 | Tips
Rick Granlund, Director of Bands at North Central HS, provides us on his philosophy on ISSMA contest prep, North Central’s band culture and why it works and their approach to solo and ensemble. Solo & Ensemble Tips ISSMA Contest Prep Building A...
by Mark Goff | Feb 23, 2016 | Music Truths
Research at McGill University in Montreal, Canada showed that grade-school kids who took music lessons scored higher on tests of general and spatial cognitive development, the abilities that form the basis for performance in math and engineering. ~...
