Music With the Brain in Mind

Formerly a publication of The Brain StoreAlthough compelling evidence supports the value of the musical arts in school, many educators still fight for its inclusion. This timely resource translates the latest brain and music research and provides practical strategies for incorporating the musical arts at all levels. Readers will: Discover how music supports learning Get specific links to solid research and more than 200 practical suggestions Learn how to boost achievement, motivation, and recall With sections on both theory and classroom applications, you?ll find it easy to put science into practice immediately and convince others of its benefits. From a primer on how the body hears music to music?'s impact on stress level, perceptual-motor skills, memory, and emotional intelligence, you?re in for a feast of facts and findings. Included are tips for choosing music and the various benefits of different music types.Jensen, Eric is the author of 'Music With the Brain in Mind', published 2000 under ISBN 9781890460068 and ISBN 1890460060.