New Musical is All About Music’s Positive Impact on Kids’ Brain Development
Go-go music is an offshoot of funk with heavy Afro-Latin influences and distinct, complex rhythms. But a neuroscience researcher with a passion for exploring how rhythm spurs brain development in babies and children wants to bring go-go to the theater stage. “Finding Rhythm” is the brainchild of Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver. Her project, “Finding Rhythm! A […]
12-year-old boy delivers tearful piano performance to celebrate his Dad’s return from Covid treatment
We have to give a HUGE Keys & Kingdoms shout out to seventh-grader Shyon Clark of Victorville, Calif who recently performed the popular single, “Deliver Me,” for his Dad, because the 12-year-old was so touched by the song’s lyrics. During the performance, which the family recorded and shared on social media, the seventh-grader broke down […]
Learning a musical instrument linked to higher test results in UK
For years, we’ve heard that making music makes kids smarter. The latest proof of this comes from the UK and an interesting analysis done by Cambridge Assessment. This new report found that the effect of taking music is equivalent to a sixth of a grade per qualification for students in comprehensive schools. This roughly equates […]
Music teachers employ creative teaching methods during lockdowns
Music education looks much different this year because of COVID-19 restrictions. Keys & Kingdoms applauds the work of band and choir teachers in the Janesville (Wisconsin) School District who are among those who have had to adjust their teaching methods to accommodate distance learning and safety precautions. These days, the only instruments heard in middle […]
