The Secret to Happier, Healthier, Smarter Kids that U.S. Schools are Ignoring
Jim Donovan Show
English - March 12, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 11.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsHealth & Fitness Music alzheimers hearthealth meditation mindfulness music parkinsons stress anxiety audiosleep brainhealth Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The importance of music in our schools cannot be overstated.
Not only can music teach confidence, a sense of purpose, and a reason to come to school—as it did for me—but it’s extremely beneficial for a variety of essential life skills & brain development.
Yet, here in the U.S., funding cuts in this department are rampant.
I’ve been a music educator for nearly 25 years & a musician for nearly my entire life.
Today, I'll be talking about why the arts are absolutely essential to our culture and our health.