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Arts participation helps with social and emotional skills

A review of 18 peer-reviewed studies about arts participation, published between 2000 and 2015, adds to the growing evidence about how arts participation helps young children – in particular those with autism – to develop strong social and emotional skills. The report was published by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in Washington DC, USA in December 2015.

What if … every child had access to music education

Another powerful presentation from academic Anita Collins, asking what the impact might be if a generation’s cognitive abilities are raised – and she gives evidence that it’s possible – through music education. To view the video, click anywhere on this excerpt …

Music could help close achievement gap between poor and affluent students

A study by Northwestern University researchers looked at the impact of music education on at-risk children’s nervous systems and found that music lessons could help them develop language and reading skills.

The researchers spent two summers with children from poor neighbourhoods in Los Angeles who were receiving music lessons through the Harmony Project, a non-profit organisation providing free music education to low income students. Click anywhere to read more …

Music for Education & Wellbeing podcast: Music as a tool to connect and heal – with Laura Hassler, Director, Musicians Without Borders

September 17, 2020 anitanee

In this new podcast, Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, is talking with Laura Hassler, Founder and Director of Musicians Without Borders. It’s a charity based in Amsterdam that uses the power of music for peacebuilding and social change, particularly in areas of war and conflict.

Music for Education & Wellbeing podcast: Body percussion, STOMP and accessible music-making – Ollie Tunmer, Beat Goes On

July 24, 2020 anitanee

In this new podcast, Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, is talking with Ollie Tunmer of Beat Goes On who teaches STOMP-style body percussion and samba drumming to all ages.

Music and mindfulness - child with headphones

Music and mindfulness for stress reduction

July 14, 2020 anitanee

This article by Gideon Waxman is a helpful reminder of just how important mindful listening is, as part of music education.

Music for Education & Wellbeing podcast: Representation and inclusion in music education – Malaki Patterson, music producer, manager and community musician

July 3, 2020 anitanee

In this new podcast, Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, is talking with Malaki Patterson, who is Gloucestershire-based music producer, community musician, music manager, and creative director.

Music education advocacy resources – in the latest enews

June 20, 2020 anitanee

People have been producing some fantastic music education advocacy and inclusion resources during the pandemic: we’ve shared some in our latest Music Education Works enews. Do subscribe! https://buff.ly/3hJubJ2

Advocacy – music in schools latest news & campaigns

June 18, 2020 anitanee

[LATEST UPDATE: 20/9/2020] This post featuring the latest news and reports on music education and music education advocacy will be updated each time we add news and campaigns about music in schools. This page focuses on the UK – international pages to follow. Please comment below if there’s anything you think we need to add.

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Playing a musical instrument has a positive effect on attainment

A child’s brain develops faster with exposure to music education