{"id":1949,"date":"2018-09-04T14:26:29","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T21:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/vapa\/?page_id=1949"},"modified":"2022-01-14T10:45:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T18:45:57","slug":"benefits-of-music-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anaheimelementary.org\/vapa\/benefits-of-music-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Music Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is a large growing body of research, articles and videos that explain all the different ways that listening to music and playing a musical instrument affect the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have collected some of the best videos, studies and research around the topic so that you can discover for yourself the benefits of playing a musical instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: We will update it with relevant sections as time goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita Collins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What\u2019s going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians\u2019 brains when they play, and examines some of the long-term positive effects of this mental workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Music as Language<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Music is a powerful communication tool\u2013it causes us to laugh, cry, think and question. Bassist and five-time Grammy winner, Victor Wooten, asks us to approach music the same way we learn verbal language\u2013by embracing mistakes and playing as often as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids Transformed by Music<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Jos\u00e9 Antonio Abreu is the charismatic founder of a youth orchestra system that has transformed thousands of kids\u2019 lives in Venezuela. He shares his amazing story and unveils a TED Prize wish that could have a big impact in the US and beyond. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This Is Your Brain On Music by Daniel J Levitin<\/small><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This book does an excellent job of breaking down the science of music into easily understood pop-culture references so that anyone can pick it up and learn a lot about the human cultures obsession with music. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Top 17 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Gives You The Edge by Chris Ellis<\/small><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Music is a powerful weapon and in the right hands it can be a great force for good. It has the power to bring people to their feet, bring them together, separate them, enrage them, or fill them with fervor for a just cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the Full Article HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual Arts PD PDF<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Download this Visual Artd PD pdf for tips on: Seating Arrangement, Peripherals, Environment, Use of Music and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual and Performing Arts BTSA 2017 \u2013 Presentation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Open the presentation below to learn about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n