by Mark Goff | Nov 17, 2015 | Music Truths
The cognitive structures developed through music instruction “exposed and illuminated more general organizing structures relevant for multiple disciplines. ~ Portowitz,P., Lichtenstein, O., Egorova, L., & Brand, E. (2009). Underlying mechanisms linking music...
by Mark Goff | Nov 16, 2015 | Music Truths
Teens feel that playing music teaches self discipline. ~ Shehan Campbell, Patricia. Adolescents’ Expressed Meanings of Music In and Out of School
by Mark Goff | Nov 13, 2015 | Music Truths
A 2013 study published in The Journal of Neuroscience found that adolescent-centered studies show that even very basic rhythm abilities, such as tapping to a beat, relate with reading skills. ~ White-Schwoch, T., Woodruff Carr, Anderson, S., Strait, D.L., Kraus, N....
by Mark Goff | Nov 12, 2015 | Music Truths
Teens look at music as an opportunity in school for engagement as performers, composers and intelligent listeners—activities and qualities that appear to be deeply meaningful to them ~ Shehan Campbell, Patricia. Adolescents’ Expressed Meanings of Music In and Out of...
by Tim Dawson | Nov 10, 2015 | Tips
Janis Stockhouse and Thomas Wilson presented us a few outstanding tips in their Director Spotlight last week. You can see the passion that they both bring to sharing their knowledge and love of music with the kids. Check them out! As always, if you have any questions...
by Mark Goff | Nov 10, 2015 | Music Truths
A study published in 2010 found that regular music making strengthens nonmusical brain functions. ~ Kraus N., Chandrasekaran B. (2010), “Music training for the development of auditory skills.” Nature Reviews Neuroscience
