We have all heard in the media that music is good for learning, our brains, etc. but can we tell the difference between fact and fiction? Here are some interesting articles that can help us form a more informed opinion about music and how it supports our development.
From the Northwestern University School of Communication: This is a fascinating slideshow that simplifies the current Brain/Music research in comparing adult and child musicians and non-musicians. Music and the Brain
The National Association for Music Education is a professsional organization for music educators. Check out their website for more information about the importance of music in children's lives.
Curious about Orff Sculwerk or the Orff approach to music education? Check out the American Orff Schulwerk Association's website at www.aosa.org or watch this brief video for an introduction!