by Mark Goff | Jul 31, 2017 | Music Truths
A study examined the influence of music education on nonmusical abilities, the effects of music lessons on academic performance, and cognitive abilities. The study revealed that students who participated in music lessons showed statistically higher intelligence...
by Mark Goff | Jul 27, 2017 | Music Truths
“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” ~ Ludwig van Beethoven quoted in “Music Is a Potent Source of Meaning,” Tom Jacobs, August 20, 2015.
by Mark Goff | Jul 24, 2017 | Music Truths
Students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district. ~ Johnson, C. M. & Memmott, J. E....
by Mark Goff | Jul 20, 2017 | Music Truths
“Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.” ~ Plato
by Mark Goff | Jul 17, 2017 | Music Truths
Taking music lessons offers a space where kids learn how to accept and give constructive criticism, according to research published in The Wall Street Journal in 2014. ~ Joanne Lipman, “A Musical Fix for American Schools,” The Wall Street Journal, October 10,...
by Mark Goff | Jul 13, 2017 | Music Truths
On the SAT, students who participated in music scored an average of 31 points above average in reading, 23 points above average in math, and 31 points above average in writing. ~ College Board SAT, 2012 College-Bound Seniors: Total Group Profile Report. (See table...
