The Importance of Music

The high school where I teach has placed a new emphasis on college and career readiness.  This article speaks to the importance of instrumental education on student's likelihood to peruse an education post-high school.  According to Jacobs (2013), not only does instrumental music improve student's cognitive abilities, but also makes them 15 percent more likely to go to college then non-musicians.  This is data that we can all share with our administration to increase support for our programs!

Advice to a College Music Student

This article is full of great Advice to a College Music Student.  While this resource is full of things we have all heard as music educators, such as be responsible, be reliable, practice, listen, etc., the most intriguing advice was about the relationships that you make as a student.  The author suggests that the connections made during this time impact the rest of your career as a music educator.  It has been my experience that this is true, as my college friends are now my colleagues and my teachers provided me with excellent references landing me the wonderful position I have now.