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New Orleans Music Education Spring Convening 2022

By Ariel Davis

The Save The Music (STM) team joined Artist Corps New Orleans (AC NOLA) and the New Orleans Arts Education Alliance (NOAEA) in hosting a Music Education Convening on May 11 and 12, 2022. The gathering marked the first gathering since 2018, and included: – K-12...

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Hometown To Hometown 2022

By Lia Peralta

Save The Music and SongFarm.org hosted our third annual Hometown To Hometown event on April 26, 2022 at the Musician’s Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne were honored as the Champions of the Year for their dedication to music...

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Music for Mental Health during the Pandemic

By Dr. Eugenia Hernandez-Ruiz

Let me start by stating the obvious: the pandemic hit us all, and it did so in ways that we never imagined. But did you know that an estimated 1.5 billion learners (91.3%) experienced limited or no access to education, play, peer interaction and sports, which are...

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The History and Significance of Marching Band Music

By Lia Peralta

The Top Marching Band Songs & Why Marching Band Music Matters The marching band is an integral part of American culture. These instrumental musicians provide entertainment and music through brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Their formations on the...

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Understanding the Psychology and Benefits of Music Therapy

By Lia Peralta

Music Therapy and Mental Health: Healing Through Music There’s no denying that music has a strong psychological impact. Different types of music can significantly impact a person’s mood, helping them delve deeper into their consciousness to process a wide range...

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NFTs in Music: Why They Are Taking Off in the Music Industry

By Lia Peralta

What is an NFT in Music and Why Do They Matter? NFTs have been one of the top trending topics for the past two years, but what are they, and how can an NFT for music shape the industry’s future? Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are often associated with digital images...

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