http://www.futurity.org/science-technology/music-lessons-give-kids-brains-a-workout/ Research news from leading universities Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:12:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://www.futurity.org/science-technology/music-lessons-give-kids-brains-a-workout/comment-page-1/#comment-18244 eugene cantera Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:30:30 +0000 http://www.futurity.org/?p=15657#comment-18244 It makes sense that music, phys-ed and art are each part of a well rounded education, but this study like others before it won't stop the trend in decreased funding for the arts. Music educators need to seize the opportunity that technology provides and create a lasting change in the direction of our profession. There has never been more access or interest in music and at the same time, more of a disconnect between those who teach it and those interested in learning. It makes sense that music, phys-ed and art are each part of a well rounded education, but this study like others before it won’t stop the trend in decreased funding for the arts. Music educators need to seize the opportunity that technology provides and create a lasting change in the direction of our profession. There has never been more access or interest in music and at the same time, more of a disconnect between those who teach it and those interested in learning.

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