by Mark Goff | Aug 21, 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. ~ Dr. Laurel Trainor, Prof. of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behavior at McMaster...
by Mark Goff | Aug 17, 2017 | Music Truths
Teens described their music teachers as encouraging, motivating and acting as both role models and friends that can be trusted for listening and giving advice. ~ Shehan Campbell, Patricia. Adolescents’ Expressed Meanings of Music In and Out of School
by Tim Dawson | Aug 15, 2017 | Tips
We continue this week with tips from Sam Fritz, Director of Bands at Center Grove MS Central. Sam’s ‘high tech’ tip is not so new, but, he uses the tool in a unique way. Hope you are having a great start to the school year!
by Mark Goff | Aug 14, 2017 | Music Truths
Students indicate that arts participation motivates them to stay in school, and that the arts create a supportive environment that promotes constructive acceptance of criticism and one in which it is safe to take risks. ~ (Source: Barry N., Taylor K., and K. Walls...
by Mark Goff | Aug 10, 2017 | Music Truths
“When a child picks up a violin for the first time, she/he knows that playing Bach right away is not an option; however, when that child practices, learns the skills and techniques and doesn’t give up, that Bach concerto is that much closer. In an increasingly...
