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As a parent we want our students to thrive and commit 100% to what they do. Our job is to support them in every way possible. Whether you are a new or returning Band Parent, this page will help you … Continued

By: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser   Below is a chapter written for the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series by Tim Lautzenheiser, published by GIA Publications. While it is directed (specifically) to the band idiom, the essence of the message … Continued

By: Mir Kamin   I never had any illusions that my kids were going to be “cool” or “popular;” I’ve met their parents, and… yeah, the deck was stacked against them from the beginning. Plus I’m a firm believer in … Continued

By:  Anthony Mazzocchi   This is a guest post by John Skelton.  He is the author of “Best Practicing: A Parent’s Guide to Beginning Strings”and the soon to be released “Take Note Method” for beginning strings. He has over fifteen years of experience … Continued

By:  Anthony Mazzocchi   This is a guest post by Dr. Anita Collins.  Anita is an award-winning Australian educator, academic and researcher in the area of music education, particularly in the impact of music education on cognitive development. Anita is a … Continued

By:  Anthony Mazzocchi   Every year almost 100% of public school students begin an instrument through their school’s music program (if a program exists).  One or two years later, more than 50% of students quit; unable to enjoy all that … Continued

By: Kathleen Heuer   Congratulations ! Your child has decided to continue on as a music student. The program will be taking your child to the next level, and providing incredible opportunities. But with those opportunities come more responsibilities; not … Continued

By: Laurel Trainor   Laurel Trainor discusses ways in which the study of music can benefit a child’s brain, even at a very early age. A great deal of your research focuses on music and its impact on a child’s … Continued

By: Laura Lewis Brown   Whether your child is the next Beyonce or more likely to sing her solos in the shower, she is bound to benefit from some form of music education. Research shows that learning the do-re-mis can … Continued

This article originally appeared on the Bachelors Degree website. Nearly everyone enjoys music, whether by listening to it, singing, or playing an instrument. But despite this almost universal interest, many schools are having to do away with their music education … Continued