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Music Education Research: How Does Music Improve The Mind?

By Henry Donahue

Save The Music’s old tagline was “Music Equals Brainpower.” But how does music improve the mind? How does playing music affect the brain? Is it actually true that playing an instrument makes you smarter? Among musicians, teachers, and parents, there is a strong...

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A Music Teacher’s Guide to Summer Resources

By Rebecca Hof

It’s summertime, and you know what that means! Vacation, beach reads, family reunions, picnics, and, of course, preparing your classroom for the new school year. In addition to preparing your classroom – deciding where the new composition corner should go...

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J Dilla Music Technology: Case Study

By Izzy Esparza

Developed in partnership with Pharrell Williams’ creative collective, i am OTHER, supported by Ma Dukes, and named after her son, legendary hip hop producer J Dilla, Save The Music Foundation’s J Dilla Music Tech Grant serves public high schools that are expanding...

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Practicing the Piano

5 Easy Instruments to Learn at Any Age

By Rebecca Hof

Learning an instrument can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Save The Music donates instruments to students and teachers across the country so that they may experience the joy and power of making music. These students who are just starting to learn...

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#MusicSaves Los Angeles – Becky G, LL Cool J and More!

By Izzy Esparza

Celebrating 25 Years With LL Cool J, Cindy Mabe, Becky G, Adam Blackstone And More! On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Save The Music celebrated its 25th Anniversary event, Music Saves L.A. at NeueHouse Hollywood. With 270+ attendees and over $300K raised to support LA...

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