Ensemble music programmes have positive effects on character, competence and caring

A study has found that ensemble-based musical instruction in an after school programme has positive effects on the behaviour and development of school-aged children.

Music is a powerful contributor to young people’s wellbeing in England

A new research report by Youth Music of young people in England, shows that music is essential to their lives, significantly improving their wellbeing.

Don’t stop the music – Australian TV series featuring Anita Collins

‘Don’t Stop the Music’ an Australian TV series looks at the value of music education with Dr Anita Collins, and follows the progress of Guy Sebastian and James Morrison as they mentor disadvantaged children in Perth, Australia.

Music also matters in the real world

Edward R Howe, associate professor at Thompson Rivers University in British Colombia, Canada, asks what can be done to support and encourage music education for all?

Advocacy – music in schools latest news & campaigns

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.

A longitudinal study of the impact of the arts including music – NELS:88

At the Music Mark conference in the UK in November 2018, Susan Aykin, National Lead for Visual and Performing Arts at Ofsted (the English government’s education

Musical training could improve executive function

The results of a new study in the USA suggests that musical training can improve a person’s ability to solve problems and think in an abstract way.

Music education reports – Wales

Music education reports and news from Wales. This post will be updated each time we add music education reports which are relevant to Wales.

Using music as a coping strategy for mental health – blog

With Olly Murs and other stars performing in a major mental health fundraiser a couple of weeks ago, Music 4 Mental Health, music and mental health is in the headlines again. Most of us have used music at some point to improve our mood or add atmosphere to our surroundings. But how does music impact on our emotional wellbeing and how can you use it to improve your own or others’ mental health?

Music education helps the social and emotional development of children in Jalisco, Mexico

ECOS, Music for Development is a state music education programme in Mexico. To measure the effect of the programme, an evaluation was carried out in 2017 to gather information on its impact.

Clapping in time may boost literacy in children learning to read

A study by researchers at Northwestern University suggests that rhythm training may boost literacy, because it engages sensory-motor systems that are important in the processes

We’re in the Top 10 of music education blogs and websites!

Feedspot has recently put us in the Top 10 of music education blogs and websites to follow in 2018.