We have learned more about how the brain works in the last decade than ever before. Even with all the new knowledge we have about how children learn, our schools have been slow to adapt accordingly. In my time as a teacher and administrator, I have … [Continue reading]
Dear Parents: As our school year winds down, I would like to congratulate you on completing the first year of your child's instrumental music study! It's amazing to think that only a few months ago, your child chose an instrument that "spoke to" … [Continue reading]
I often observe that many parents hold some age-old assumption that musical talent is God-given or inherited, but let's be clear: everyone possesses musical talent to some degree. I believe the high attrition rate of students between the first and … [Continue reading]
In the next few weeks, schools all across our nation will have assemblies for their young students in order to introduce band and orchestra instruments available for them to study. Music shops will be coordinating visits, demos, and instrument … [Continue reading]
While the United States used to pride itself on the percentage of its young people who successfully passed through the higher education system, things have changed drastically over the last decade. Now, education policymakers are focusing all their … [Continue reading]
I've been a professional musician, a music teacher or a college music professor most of my life, and I didn't learn how to practice efficiently until a few years ago. Therefore, it is safe for me to conclude that there are also many teachers out … [Continue reading]
Parents often feel helpless when it comes to advocating for their school music program. Usually this is due to lack of knowledge of the subject and not enough time in their lives to attend PTA and Board of Ed meetings. Because a large amount of … [Continue reading]
Hopefully your child will begin a musical instrument through their school music program. If so, when they bring home their instrument for the first time, it is more than just an exciting day... ...It is an opportunity... ...Perhaps one of the … [Continue reading]
Many parents find small ways to help their children with school homework each day. They also may know the basics of how to help their children with things like swinging a baseball bat, throwing a football or swimming. But when it comes time to … [Continue reading]
On any given day, one can scroll down Facebook and see inspiring memes and articles about the benefits of music education. Articles sprout up in major newspapers about the benefits of a STEAM education (Science, Technology, English, ARTS, Math) vs. … [Continue reading]
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