by Mark Goff | Nov 9, 2017 | Music Truths
“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning.” ~ Plato
by Tim Dawson | Nov 7, 2017 | Tips
For today’s installment of the Director Spotlight, we interviewed Mr. Chris Wing, Director of Bands at Greenfield Central High School. Chris is a 14 year veteran music educator who has doubled the number of students staying in band from when he first started at...
by Mark Goff | Nov 6, 2017 | 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 2, 2017 | Music Truths
Playing an instrument teaches kids to persevere through hours, months, and sometimes years of practice before they reach specific goals, such as performing with a band or memorizing a solo piece. ~ Mary Larew, Suzuki violin teacher at the Neighborhood Music School in...
by Mark Goff | Oct 30, 2017 | Music Truths
Perseverance is developed and strengthened through music education. ~ Scott, L. (1992). Attention and Perseverance Behaviors of Preschool Children Enrolled in Suzuki Violin Lessons and Other Activities. Journal of Research in Music Education, 40(3),...
by Mark Goff | Oct 26, 2017 | Music Truths
Music education helps develop originality and flexibility, which are key components of creativity and innovation. ~ © Craft, A. (2001). An Analysis of Research and Literature on Creativity and Education. Report Prepared for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority....
