by Mark Goff | Jan 30, 2017 | Music Truths
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...
by Mark Goff | Jan 26, 2017 | Music Truths
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...
by Tim Dawson | Jan 24, 2017 | Tips
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...
by Mark Goff | Jan 23, 2017 | Music Truths
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....
by Mark Goff | Jan 19, 2017 | Music Truths
Much like expert technical skills, mastery in arts and humanities is closely correlated to a greater understanding of language components. ~ Trei, Lisa. “Musical training helps language processing, studies show.” Stanford News. Accessed February 24,...