Category: Benefits of Music
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Q+A with Andy McNeilly: Metacognition and Music Education
*SPECIAL TREAT ALERT* I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Lindsay-based music educator, percussionist, and researcher Andy McNeilly about music as a metacognitive activity, his experience teaching music in Bali, and what lessons we as music instructors can apply to make our lessons more student-centric. Andy and I go…
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How Do I Know if My Child is Ready for Music Lessons?
Parents often wonder if their child is ready for music lessons. Several factors like instrument choice, physical ability, and child’s interest play a role. Signs include the child’s desire to learn, love for music, physical capability, and positive response to a trial lesson. Ultimately, it’s a personal decision based on…
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Music is Superfood for Your Brain
If you’ve spent any time researching healthy diets, chances are you’ve run into the term ‘superfoods’. Superfoods are foods that contain numerous vitamins and minerals to help fuel your body in several different ways. When it comes to nourishing your brain, there are few superfoods better than music (bonus: it…
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