by Mark Goff | Feb 28, 2017 | Director Spotlights
As we enter Music In Our Schools Month we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredibly positive impact that Indiana music educators have on students every day. Please take a couple of minutes to enjoy this video and know that we are your biggest cheerleaders and...
by Mark Goff | Feb 27, 2017 | Music Truths
Playing an instrument teaches kids to persevere through hours, months, and sometimes years of practice before they reach specific goals, such as performing with a band or memorizing a solo piece. ~ Mary Larew, Suzuki violin teacher at the Neighborhood Music School in...
by Mark Goff | Feb 23, 2017 | Music Truths
Perseverance is developed and strengthened through music education. ~ Scott, L. (1992). Attention and Perseverance Behaviors of Preschool Children Enrolled in Suzuki Violin Lessons and Other Activities. Journal of Research in Music Education, 40(3),...
by Mark Goff | Feb 20, 2017 | Music Truths
Music education helps develop originality and flexibility, which are key components of creativity and innovation. ~ © Craft, A. (2001). An Analysis of Research and Literature on Creativity and Education. Report Prepared for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority....
by Mark Goff | Feb 16, 2017 | Music Truths
More benefits of music for children include learning cooperation, sharing, compromise, creativity, and concentration – skills that become invaluable as they enter school, face new challenges, and begin to form new friendships and develop social skills. ~ © 2015...
