Anita Holford talks to Janine Irons and Gary Crosby, who together run the music education and development charity Tomorrow’s Warriors.
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Musical training can help us maintain brain health as we age
A study by staff at the University of Illinois, Northwestern University and the University of Texas, raises the possibility that musical training may help offset age-related declines in brain volume in older adults.
Formal string instrument training enhances the cognitive development of primary school children
Researchers from the University of Geneva and Université de Lausanne in Switzerland have found that formal, intensive, musical instrument training in a group setting in primary schools can enhance their cognitive development.
LATEST RESEARCH FROM THE UK (England) linking music qualifications with higher ATTAINMENT
Taking a music qualification in school is linked with higher academic achievement, according to Cambridge Assessment research.
Study shows strong links between music and academic achievement
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.
Music for education & wellbeing podcast: How we use reflective practice – with music tutors from Hertfordshire Music Service
In this new podcast, Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, is talking with Ije Amaechi, Victoria Port, and Ross Lanning who are all music tutors working for Hertfordshire Music Service.
The Argument for Music Education
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.
Children who regularly play a musical instrument have better memory and attention span
Neuroscientists in Chile have found new evidence that learning to play a musical instrument may be good for the brain.
Music for Education & Wellbeing podcast: Music as a tool to connect and heal – with Laura Hassler, Director, Musicians Without Borders
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
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 for stress reduction
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
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.
