by Vince | Apr 19, 2010 | Non-Music Educators |
There are a couple of key concepts for non-music educators to think about about when trying to learn to teach music. Learning "about" music vs learning to make music. In other words, non-music educators often feel much more comfortable teaching facts about music... by Chris Salter | Apr 19, 2010 | Home-School, Non-Music Educators |
Often non-music educators shy away from teaching music because they feel so inadequate in their musical understanding or training. One great way to overcome this inhibition and lack of experience is to "be a child" again. 1. Start where they are, be honest, and... by Vince | Apr 19, 2010 | Adult Learners |
Jan here. The article "Music and the Mind" reported that most of Silicon Valley's key players are practicing musicians. Hmm, coincidence? I think not. With all the research showing that music helps stimulate the brain in myriad ways, these people are... by Vince | Apr 19, 2010 | Music Therapy |
Jan here. Jamie Sluga is a wonderful woman we met a few years ago at a business conference. In November, she told us how she was using Piano Wizard for her own self-healing after a car accident and traumatic brain injury. She wrote to say, "I am learning and healing... by Vince | Apr 19, 2010 | Music Therapy, Seniors |
Can Music Impact Learning, Health & Wellness for Seniors? A breakthrough study demonstrated that group keyboard lessons given to older Americans had a significant effect on increasing levels of human growth hormone (hGH), which is implicated in such aging... by Vince | Apr 19, 2010 | Adult Learners, Music Therapy, Seniors |
Is it time to "Get the old Band Back Together"? "A compelling new crop of scientific findings links active music making to measurable improvements in human well-being, especially in older people. Loneliness, depression and even the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease have...