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What Are NFTs in Music? Meaning, Uses and Industry Impact

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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Key Research Insights on Music Education’s Impact

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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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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Nurturing Mental Health Through Melody

By Izzy Esparza

Music education develops the whole child, including their physical and mental well-being. Investing in students’ mental health sets the foundation for lifelong success and encourages empathy, compassion, and understanding, creating a school environment where...

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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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Exploring the History and Impact 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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