by Tim Dawson | Nov 24, 2015 | Tips
Matt Harrod is a master teacher. Please check out some of Matt’s tips from his Director Spotlight! You won’t be disappointed! Dealing with the “Crazies” Philosophy on Education Retention Beginning...
by Mark Goff | Nov 24, 2015 | Music Truths
Playing an instrument as a kid leads to a sharper mind in old age, according to a new study conducted by Brenda Hanna-Pladdy, a clinical neuropsychologist in Emory’s Department of neurology, and her colleagues. The researchers gave 70 people between the ages of 60 and...
by Mark Goff | Nov 23, 2015 | Music Truths
Nearly 100% of past winners in the prestigious Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology (for high school students) play one or more musical instruments. This led the Siemens Foundation to host a recital at Carnegie Hall in 2004, featuring some...
by Mark Goff | Nov 20, 2015 | Music Truths
Studies have shown that assiduous instrument training from an early age can help the brain to process sounds better, making it easier to stay focused when absorbing other subjects, from literature to tensor calculus. ~ Hearing the music, honing the mind. (2010)....
by Mark Goff | Nov 19, 2015 | Music Truths
Music therapy has been found to reduce psychological stress in a study of 236 pregnant women. ~ College of Nursing at Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan
by Tim Dawson | Nov 17, 2015 | Director Spotlights
Our next Director Spotlight is on Matt Harrod, Band Director at Riverside Junior High and Intermediate School. Matt’s connection with his students has helped him enjoy teaching for the last 30 years. And, we think he is one of the very best in the business. Please...
