How Music Enhances Brain Function and Cognitive Skills
Did you know that music education helps with cognitive development? See how it improves test scores, early childhood development, learning, and more.
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Music helps students succeed
HOW CAN MUSIC HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED? “If active engagement with music increases positive perceptions of self, this may transfer to other areas of study and increase motivation to persist. There were high correlations between positive self-perception, cognitive...
TOYOTA GIVING PARTNERS WITH SAVE THE MUSIC
Entering, it’s 4th year, the Toyota Giving partnership with VH1 Save The Music has granted over $110,000 to support school music programs in Chicago, New Orleans and Las Vegas with the support of Artists, festival goers and media.
Learn how Jacob turned his life around after being in choir
According to music teacher, Mr. David Short, being in the choir completely turned around one student’s life. He recalls of Jacob Muneda (name changed for anonymity): “After a tumultuous freshman year of fights, suspension, truancy, and poor grades, I thought for sure...
Music is a catalyst for change
“Andre’ was very excited that we were finally going to have a school band. I told him to focus on his grades and we would talk in December to see how he was progressing...– Connie Sparacello, Music Teacher at John L. Ory Communication Arts Magnet School in Louisiana
Music brings out your inner talent
Jay didn’t have to wait until high school to play an instrument. His elementary received a STM grant and he learned to play the saxophone. Now, he says “music helps me bring out my inner talent.”