Links and Articles

Scientific studies and projects have historically supported and continue to support the benefits of music education. However, the ways which kids are learning and listening to music has dramatically changed. As budget cuts are driving music programs out of schools, technology is transforming the way students learn. Old and unused pianos are being dumped, abandoned, neglected, smashed and event burnt, while

public piano campaigns like "Play Me, I'm Yours" are bringing communties together across the world.

Changing Keys was developed with this research in mind as well as the struggles faced by school music departments and the culture of today's youth.

Benefits of Music Education & Piano Lessons

Sorry, Kids, Piano Lessons Make You Smarter

Forbes

The Benefits of Music Education

PBS

20 Important Benefits of Music In Our Schools

National Association for Music Education

The Importance of Music Education

VH1 Save the Music Foundation

11 Facts About Music Education

DoSomething.Org

Music Education’s Benefits Are Hard to Ignore

Buffalo News

Using Music To Close the Academic Gap

The Atlantic

Music Education Could Help Close The Achievement Gap Between Poor And Affluent Students

The Huffington Post

Struggles Facing Music Education Today

Atlanta schools cut music teachers

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Why is Music Education in Britain so Poor?

New Statesman

Rhythm and Bruise: How Cuts to Music and the Arts Hurt Kids and Communities

The Huffington Post

This App Will Teach Your Kid To Play The Piano

These days, developers are trying to create video games to teach just about everything. It seems pretty clear that learning through digital play can be extremely effective. So there’s a race on to build the best apps and games to teach each and every subject. I recently tested an iPad app designed to teach music and I was reminded of a few key things we should all keep in mind about learning through digital play... More