By Sarah Minette - Music can be a powerful unifier. It can help us find common ground. Sarah Minette shares what she has experienced teaching music.
Music of every genre, every culture and every period employs repeated phrases for effect. Why do we love to listen to the same things again and again?
Learning to play an instrument can help your child fine-tune her ear and enhance skills needed for education and social interaction.
Actively learning to play an instrument can help a child's academic achievement
Chances are you’ve heard that there are several benefits of listening to classical music. But is there any actual truth behind this statement? According to numerous studies, there absolutely is. Th…
If the brain processes words and mathematical symbols differently, why not musical symbols too?
Even though I’m not a music teacher (nor have I ever been, or will I be), I tend to find technology in music classrooms to be some of the most…
You'll never listen to chopsticks the same way again!
It is hard to predict the implication of our imminent loss of primary music and art education. What we do know about music education is the depth and breadth of its positive effects. What we don’t know is the impact on our future without it.
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How can classrooms become more culturally responsive in their teaching practices in classrooms and foster respectful behavior that recognizes diversity?
Recently, I took a class about different web apps to use in the classroom. During that class, I discovered Quizizz, and was immediately excited about the possibilities. In this article, I'll write about how to use Quizizz, how to create a quiz on Quizizz, and how to find quizzes I've made on the platform. Quizizz is a website that allows students to take quizzes. It is similar to Kahoot, but you can give the quiz as homework, instead of having all students take…
The art classroom is a space made for engaging with creativity and energy. Does music belong in the art room space? Is it too distracting? Does it help keep students calm and focused? Can it add to the fun of creating artwork? These are some of the differing opinions on music in the art …
Do we think music from the past is better, or has it got something to do with the memories we have of that time?
Getting a music manager is important because it allows you to focus on your music. What are the most important things to consider when choosing a manager?
New data shows that music could be key for reducing patient anxiety and stress before surgery, ultimately leading to a better patient experience and patient satisfaction.
LPs can bring you closer to the music, and that’s just scratching the surface.
Freegal lets you download and keep music through your local library.