by Mark Goff | Oct 19, 2015 | Music Truths
“The arts are not a frill. The arts are a response to our individuality and our nature, and help to shape our identity. What is there that can transcend deep difference and stubborn divisions? The arts. They have a wonderful universality. Art has the potential...
by Mark Goff | Oct 16, 2015 | Music Truths
A study examined the influence of music education on nonmusical abilities, the effects of music lessons on academic performance, and cognitive abilities. The study revealed that students who participated in music lessons showed statistically higher intelligence...
by Mark Goff | Oct 15, 2015 | Music Truths
“Playing music reduces stress and has been shown to reverse the body’s response to stress at the DNA-level.” ~ Dr. Barry Bittman
by Mark Goff | Oct 13, 2015 | Music Truths
“Whoever has skill in music is of good temperament and fitted for all things. We must teach music in schools.” ~ Martin Luther
by Mark Goff | Oct 12, 2015 | Music Truths
“The Arts and Sciences, essential to the prosperity of the State and to the ornament of human life, have a primary claim to the encouragement of every lover of his country and mankind.” ~ George Washington