by Mark Goff | Feb 5, 2016 | Music Truths
Nearly half of parents and teachers support integrating music into the professional development of all educators ~ NAMM Foundation and Grunwald Associates LLC (2015). Striking a Chord: The Public’s Hopes and Beliefs for K–12 Music Education in the United States:...
by Mark Goff | Feb 4, 2016 | Music Truths
Substantial majorities of both teachers and parents view student access to music and arts education as “extremely” or “very” important. ~ NAMM Foundation and Grunwald Associates LLC (2015). Striking a Chord: The Public’s Hopes and Beliefs for K–12 Music Education in...
by Mark Goff | Feb 2, 2016 | Music Truths
Perserverance 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 1, 2016 | Music Truths
“At this time when you are making critical and far-reaching budget and program decisions…I write to bring to your attention the importance of the arts as a core academic subject and part of a complete education for all students. The Elementary and Secondary Education...
by Mark Goff | Jan 29, 2016 | 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...
