by Vincent Miele | Apr 19, 2010 | Reviews |
Jan here (from the PWA team). We were thrilled to learn that fans of the game can be found inside the walls of Keyboard Magazine. Here's what Michael Gallant, the Senior Editor, had to say: "Fun and engaging, Piano Wizard has the potential to help young (and...
by Vincent Miele | Apr 19, 2010 | Reviews, Share Your Experiences |
Jan here (from the PWA team). We sent a game over the folks at Computer Times, and were excited to get their Editor's Choice Award. Here's what they had to say about playing it: "We test many products at Computer Times that perform well and earn our...
by Vincent Miele | Apr 19, 2010 | Early Learners, Home-School, Music In School, Parents |
Jan here (from the PWA team). There's an abundance of research showing how music really helps shape kids' test scores all throughout school. Grade school: • Students ... who took music lessons in grades 8–12 increased their math scores...
by Vincent Miele | Apr 19, 2010 | Early Learners, Home-School, Music Therapy, Musical Literacy, Parents |
Jan here (from the PWA team). Another fun-fact!: Frank Wilson is a neurologist famous for his work on our hand usage can shape our brains. Dr. Wilson's interest in skilled hand movements led him to the art of music-making, and there his research...
by Vincent Miele | Apr 19, 2010 | Music Therapy |
Jan here (from the PWA team). Several years ago when I was planning to undergo the knife, I did lots of research on how to make surgery a successful experience. I learned that music can play a big role, before, during, and after. (Yes, you heard me right. Even...
by Vincent Miele | Apr 19, 2010 | Musical Literacy |
Jan here (from the PWA team). There's been a lot of talk about how music helps you learn better, get better grades in school, yadda yadda yadda. But the truth is, sometimes it just plain makes you *feel* better, and handle the stresses of everyday life. Check this...
