by Tim Dawson | Aug 6, 2018 | Music Truths
Teens feel that playing music teaches self discipline. ~ Shehan Campbell, Patricia. Adolescents’ Expressed Meanings of Music In and Out of School
by Tim Dawson | Aug 2, 2018 | Music Truths
Two-thirds (66%) of Americans say that music education prepares someone to manage the tasks of their job more successfully. ~ The Harris Poll®, July 2014
by Tim Dawson | Jul 31, 2018 | Popular, Tips
Today’s spotlight is a great reminder for all of us and it comes from Dean Westman, Director of Orchestras at Avon High School. Dean talks with us about how he goes about focusing on others and by doing that, everything typically comes into it’s proper place. We hope...
by Tim Dawson | Jul 30, 2018 | 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 Tim Dawson | Jul 26, 2018 | Music Truths
“I would say that music is the easiest means in which to express, but since words are my talent, I must try to express clumsily in words what the pure music would have done better.” ~ William Faulkner
by Tim Dawson | Jul 24, 2018 | Popular, Tips
Back in November of 2017 we interviewed Mr. Chris Wing, Director of Bands at Greenfield Central High School. His take on having a mentor to talk with occasionally about his program proved to be one of our most popular tips of the year. We hope you enjoy this popular...
