Collecting, summarising and sharing evidence of the impact of music education
Rhythm begins in the womb and the heartbeat. And recent findings in neuroscience reveal that for the rest of our lives, rhythm will continue to have a fundamental impact on our ability to walk, talk — and even love.
A School of Music professor set out to disprove the idea of a link between a students’ musical and mathematical achievement. But the results of his study proved otherwise.
Anita Holford is talking with Ije Amaechi, Victoria Port, and Ross Lanning who are all music tutors working for Hertfordshire Music Service.
Nina Kraus, Hugh Knowles Professor, and Travis White-Schwoch, senior data analyst, both at Northwestern University, argue that music education should be part of every child’s curriculum.
Neuroscientists in Chile have found new evidence that learning to play a musical instrument may be good for the brain.
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.
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.
This article by Gideon Waxman is a helpful reminder of just how important mindful listening is, as part of music education.
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.
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
There’s a lot of content out there about the benefits of music education. That’s why we started Music Education Works – so you could find
Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, spoke to seven music education and community music professionals about how they’re continuing to provide support and music services to young people during the Covid-19 lockdown.
