by Tim Dawson | Apr 30, 2018 | 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 Tim Dawson | Apr 26, 2018 | 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...
by Tim Gee | Apr 24, 2018 | Director Spotlights, Legends
For our final April installment of the Director Spotlight, we offer you the full interview with Dr. Dan Bolin, Professor of Music Education at Butler University in Indianapolis. The Butler University School of Music will be hosting a retirement reception for Dr. Bolin...
by Tim Dawson | Apr 23, 2018 | 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 Tim Dawson | Apr 19, 2018 | 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...
