Introducing your child to music education early in life offers incredible benefits that reach far beyond simply learning to sing or play an instrument. Research increasingly shows that music training strengthens critical areas of brain development and helps shape lifelong skills. Here are just a few key advantages of early music education: 1. Language and […]
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How Music Education Sharpens Kids’ Communication Skills
Music Education Helps Kids’ Brains With Sound Stimuli Many of us remember music class as a place where teachers constantly battled the noise of chatty students. Ironically, new research shows that music education may actually improve kids’ ability to communicate — even in noisy environments! A study highlighted in Science Daily found that children who […]
Taking Music Lessons with your son or daughter
Many people ask us if they can take music lessons alongside their son or daughter. Most often, these requests come for guitar or piano lessons, though sometimes for other instruments as well. Taking lessons together can be an excellent bonding experience, especially for beginners. Children are often deeply inspired by watching their parents play music. […]
The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner
Few things are held with as much reverence in the United States as the national anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner is performed at nearly every major public event, from sporting games to national ceremonies, carrying deep emotional weight for Americans. The anthem’s origins trace back to a crucial moment during the War of 1812. In September […]
Why Cutting Music Education Hurts Students (and Why the “Math and Science” Argument Doesn’t Hold Up)
In recent years, many U.S. schools have drastically reduced or eliminated music programs to focus more heavily on math and science, citing fears that America’s international education rankings are slipping. But a closer look at the data challenges this narrative. According to the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), the countries that consistently lead global […]
Why Every Child Deserves a Music Education
National Association for Music Education (NAfME) – Advocacy Resources According to leading national education organizations, every student should have access to a strong education in the arts. Music, in particular, plays a crucial role in student success — not only academically, but socially and emotionally. Studies show that students involved in music programs perform better […]
Music and the Brain
The Power of Music on the Mind and Body Throughout history, music has played a central role in human culture, influencing everything from memory and learning to physical health. Scientific studies have shown that music can shape emotional, mental, and physical responses. Listening to classical and baroque music, for instance, can slow the heart rate, […]
Music moves brain to pay attention, Stanford study finds
How Music Reveals the Brain’s Ability to Organize Information In a study published in Neuron by researchers at Stanford University, scientists used functional MRI scans to investigate how the brain processes music — and what they found has wide-ranging implications beyond music itself. The team observed that music activates brain regions involved in attention, prediction, […]
5 Ways To Get The Most From Your Music Lessons
At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we believe learning music should be a rewarding and lifelong experience. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to music after many years, the following tips can help set the stage for success. 1. Start at the Right Age For Adults:Adults can begin music lessons at any time! Success depends […]
Music lessons provide a workout for the brain
Scans of the brains of child musicians before and after musical training have yielded compelling evidence that proficiency and skill relies on hard graft, not innate genius. Earlier studies have shown that adult musicians have different brains to adult non-musicians. But the latest results settle arguments about whether the brain differences were there from birth, […]
Quote from Plato
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything” Plato, one of the greatest philosophers of ancient Greece, famously said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” This profound statement highlights the power […]