The recently launched ‘Sounds of Intent in the Early Years’ research report provides powerful evidence that every child should have the right to access music.
Tag: music and brain development
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.
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 training in late childhood aids cognitive development
New research by the University of Texas-Austin finds an advantage in starting music lessons in late childhood.
Music & the Young Brain: Dr Beatriz Ilari at TEDxYouth@Caltech
Dr Beatriz Ilari, assistant professor of music education at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, explains how music affects the brain development of children.
The effects of early music training on brain activity
Researchers at the University of Southern California have studied the effects of music training on brain activity.
INFOGRAPHIC – music and brain development
A useful infographic about the relationship between music education and brain development, thanks to Ward-Brodt Music Store, Wisconsin, USA.
Music Education Works 