by Mark Goff | Jan 14, 2016 | Music Truths
Graduates from music programs report that creativity, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking are skills necessary in their work, regardless of whether they are working in music or other fileds. ~ Craft, A. (2001). An Analysis of Research and Literature on...
by Tim Dawson | Jan 12, 2016 | Tips
We recently sat down with Soo Han, Director of Orchestras at Carmel High School. He shared so much with us in our time with him. Please take a few moments and check out some of the tips he offered! Section Leaders Set Culture There’s No...
by Mark Goff | Jan 12, 2016 | Music Truths
Regardless of socioeconomic status or school district, students (3rd graders) who participate in high-quality music programs score higher on reading and spelling tests. ~ Hille, Katrin, et al. “Associations between music education, intelligence, and spelling...
by Mark Goff | Jan 11, 2016 | Music Truths
A Stanford study shows that music engages areas of the brain which are involved with paying attention, making predictions and updating events in our memory. ~ Baker, Mitzi. “Music moves brain to pay attention, Stanford study finds.” Stanford Medicine....
by Mark Goff | Jan 8, 2016 | Music Truths
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” ~ Victor Hugo
by Mark Goff | Jan 7, 2016 | Music Truths
Adults age 60 to 85 without previous musical experience exhibited improved processing speed and memory after just three months of weekly 30-minute piano lessons and three hours a week of practice, whereas the control group showed no changes in these abilities. ~ Nina...
