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.
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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?
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.
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
The powerful effect of music on mood, health, and connections
Michelle James, CEO at SingUp, explores the powerful effect of music on our mood, health and ability to form personal connections.
Five reasons why music education is essential
Courtney Myers looks at five top reasons why music education is essential.
