Music Therapy and Mental Health: Healing Through Music There’s no denying that music has a strong psychological impact. Different types of music can significantly impact a person’s mood, helping them delve deeper into their consciousness to process a wide range...
I was scheduled to meet a principal who was seeking to receive a grant of band instruments via Zoom in the spring of 2021. She never showed up at the first meeting nor the rescheduled meeting in the same week. By the time I was logging in to finally meet this principal, I was […]
Music has shaped cultures and societies around the world for generations. It has the power to alter one’s mood, change perceptions, and inspire change. While everyone has a personal relationship with music, its effects on the culture around us may not be...
Trauma can have a lasting impact on all aspects of life. The sheer intensity of the experience can leave a person with a reduced ability to learn, especially if the trauma isn’t taken into account when developing trauma-informed school practices. The effects of the...
In the face of much anxiety and turmoil, school is back. In a recent Save The Music survey, 89% of our teachers and administrators in our partner communities reported that their district’s plan was for students to be learning in-person. Teachers are welcoming back...