by Mark Goff | Oct 31, 2016 | Music Truths
Taking music lessons offers a space where kids learn how to accept and give constructive criticism, according to research published in The Wall Street Journal in 2014. ~ Joanne Lipman, “A Musical Fix for American Schools,” The Wall Street Journal, October 10,...
by Mark Goff | Oct 27, 2016 | Music Truths
On the SAT, students who participated in music scored an average of 31 points above average in reading, 23 points above average in math, and 31 points above average in writing. ~ College Board SAT, 2012 College-Bound Seniors: Total Group Profile Report. (See table...
by Tim Dawson | Oct 25, 2016 | Tips
Joel Powell recently spent time with us on the Director Spotlight. He offers us a few tips on teaching orchestra including: going in with a humble heart, observing other awesome educators and establishing rapport with kids as a person!
by Mark Goff | Oct 24, 2016 | Music Truths
Researchers have demonstrated a strong relationship between individuals who participated in school arts experiences and higher academic success as demonstrated by grade point averages, scores on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) and math and verbal...
by Mark Goff | Oct 20, 2016 | Music Truths
We believe that music training is a particularly potent driver of brain plasticity that influences the biological processes important for listening, language, and learning. ~ Neuroeducation: From the Lab to the Classroom,” School-Based Music Summary, Northwestern...
