Dear students, parents and teachers, I hope that everyone is safe and well! The pandemic is stressful, so consistency and structure are calming during times of stress. Continuing with music lessons has therapeutic and academic benefits! I thought it was important to share with you a little bit of science behind music as an art form. National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. Please read their wisdom about "20 Important Benefits of Music In Our Schools". and my top three favorites. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🎸 Musical training helps develop language and reasoning: Students who have early musical training will develop the areas of the brain related to language and reasoning. The left side of the brain is better developed with music, and songs can help imprint information on young minds. 🎹 Better self-confidence: With encouragement from teachers and parents, students playing a musical instrument can build pride and confidence. Musical education is also likely to develop better communication for students. 🎻Better SAT scores: Students who have experience with music performance or appreciation score higher on the SAT. One report indicates 63 points higher on verbal and 44 points higher on math for students in music appreciation courses. Click on the button below to read the full article. Happy to share this with you.
Stay safe, Barbara |
