Does Music Change a Child’s Brain (24-25) by ESD-U Program

Andrea Wheelon

andreawheelon — 2024-08-05 16:53:56 UTC

MAKING MUSIC MATTERS! Music can improve math skills, reading, attendance, and confidence!

I love that John Iversen talked about the possibility of a growth chart with music and how music impacts brain areas and helps brain areas develop. We could use that knowledge to have kids listen to and play music to enhance their developmental skills.

Simphony study/project (How does musical training influence the child's brain and the development of skills like language and attention?) if anyone wants to read these: https://www.americansforthearts.org/blog-feed/the-simphony-project-how-does-music-change-a-child%E2%80%99s-brain

https://chd.ucsd.edu/research/simphony-study.html

sauriemma1021 — 2024-08-05 16:54:24 UTC

How the brain reacts so strongly to music when it hears it! The growth chart would be cool to see

-Serena

Myronie McKee

myronie — 2024-08-05 16:54:37 UTC

Overall, even though not all is understood completely, we know enough to know that music has a positive effect on the brain. What stuck with me most was that rhythm correlates with language and attention.

Casey

2024-08-05 16:55:34 UTC

Research shows music can improve math skills, reading, attendance and boost confidence.

James Morrison

JamesMor — 2024-08-05 16:55:38 UTC

The video brought up such an important connection between brain growth and music. Many activities and media that we absorb through education is linked, in one way or another, to music and this talk really brought to light on why music is just about everywhere. It has a lot to do with brain growth, memory, and development.

Gwen Papenfuse

gpapenfuse — 2024-08-05 16:55:58 UTC

What stuck with me the most was that even students who didn't enjoy music still benefited from the education of music. Also that rhythm correlates with language and attention. I have a child that really enjoys music and is excelling in her Spanish immersion school. My oldest who doesn't enjoy music is struggling more with the concepts.

Claire Kitzman

2024-08-05 16:56:58 UTC

I like how John Iverson discussed rhythms and the brain. I'm curious to explore how rhythms correlate with language and attention.

Anne Bruce

annerbruce — 2024-08-05 16:57:57 UTC

Music training can benefit all kids and might help those who begin as the "least musical" the most.

Willy Ligon

2024-08-05 16:57:59 UTC

I think music is just as important as physical education. Some students are just more artsy while others are more sporty. Both are great for the brain. Music relaxes people or helps them focus.

Rothana Chen

rothanachen1 — 2024-08-05 16:58:06 UTC

Music training isn't just for training great

musicians but it can also benefit kids that aren't really musical and it particularly

benefit the brains of the kids that are the least musical. Great study!

Cate

ccarey280 — 2024-08-05 16:58:35 UTC

Scientists believe that music helps the brain in its development. It is shown to improve math grades, help students make connections, and builds their confidence. I believe that music is one of the most powerful tools we have to help students thrive in school.

Monica Snodgrass

monicajgonzalez20 — 2024-08-05 16:58:48 UTC

I remember from band that music helps activate both brain hemispheres. It was really cool to see how a specific part of the brain, the motor planning cortex, was being activated by music.

Tina

tinamikiala — 2024-08-05 16:59:27 UTC

Music education can reach into the other content areas. When my brother was studying trig, he wrote a song to remember the formulas, and aced the exam

Krista Kondro --"Does Music Change the Brain," Tedtalk by John Iverson

kkondro — 2024-08-05 16:59:34 UTC

It is exciting that neroscience is delving into the productivity and possibilites of music developing our brains! A theory long recognized, finally getting ample time under the microscope! YES!

Iverson made me wonder about the people who do not gravitate towards music. How does music affect THEIR brains... Can if produce activity and growth in all brains, or only some... What is happening in the brains of people who don't "enjoy" music, when they are listening to it...? Food for thought.

Rama

ramaprashant29 — 2024-08-05 17:01:58 UTC

Music can have long-lasting benefits on a child's brain. It helps sharpen the brain function like language,reading ,math and focus .

Amber Malik

2024-08-05 17:02:54 UTC

Biggest takeaway: rhythm correlates with language and attention, as well as possibly an increase in brain size.

Personal Feelings: Although this TedTalk goes to show how music is beneficial for students, I believe there is a time and place for music, as we need to recognize different cultures and beliefs systems that may also be opposed to certain types of music or music all together.