The Power of Playing Music
Music is more than just a fun pastime. Researchers are proving what educators and the medical community have long suspected: There is real power in playing music.
For children, playing music has the power to improve learning abilities, confidence and self-esteem.
For adults and seniors, playing music has the power to relieve stress, improve memory and even help heal.
Click on any of the links below to learn more about the power – and importance – of playing music.
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of making music and music education.
* Children: Improving school performance: click here
* Adults: Impact on wellness and social issues: click here
* Seniors: Impact on wellness and social issues: click here
e American Music Therapy Association
The mission of the AMTA is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world.
e MENC: The National Association for Music Education
Exists to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. For the latest information regarding music teachers, advocacy and teacher resources visit MENC.
Here are additional websites dedicated to advancing educational and cultural music programs:
e Kiddo!
A non-profit public benefit corporation raising million of dollars for Mill Valley's public schools. Kiddo! currently funds art, music, drama, poetry, dance, library, and technology programs - programs that are available to every child in Mill Valley’s K-8 schools.
Supportmusic.com is a public service initiative that intends to critically impact resolve and support for music education in local communities around the United States. Visit SupportMusic.Com for tools and resources for saving music programs in your local community.
e VH1 Save The Music Foundation
A non-profit organization with two primary missions: To restore music education programs in America’s public schools, and to raise awareness of the positive impact music participation has on students.
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