Article: How nostalgic music helps minds remember 🧠🎶 dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/n…

Thanks for sharing LawnswoodMusic - great to hear that staff and students have been enjoying chair drumming! 🥁🪑

Article: The therapeutic role music can play but why can’t we just listen to music for music’s sake? theguardian.com/music/2025/apr…

Research: Study suggests that musical ability comprises a broad spectrum of distinct competencies, rather than a single, general musical aptitude 🎶 psypost.org/new-study-sugg…

UK Music Chief Exec @TomKiehl has urged Government to ramp up investment in music education to pave the way for the stars of tomorrow and ensure a great music education is available to all - not just a privileged few. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3w27eje8

Article: Practising allows the brain to process the huge amount of musical information needed to develop the skill required to play the instrument or sing. abc.net.au/news/2025-04-2…

Article: A survey by the Association of British Orchestras finds the number of orchestral performances for, by or featuring children and young people is up on pre-pandemic levels. artsprofessional.co.uk/news/orchestra…

Research: A new study sheds light on how people around the world turn to music—specifically its lyrics—as a tool for navigating emotional distress, grief, and isolation during times of crisis. neurosciencenews.com/music-emotion-…

We're back again with Classic FM for Music Teacher of the Year 2025! Get your nominations in today. 👇

Apply for the greatest musical adventure out there....🔭 You have until 19 May to complete your applications for the Orchestra of 2026! 🎺 Apply now: nyo.org.uk/get-involved/t…

Article: Research highlights evolving musical tastes among young learners with a wide range of instruments seeing a surge in interest independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Research: Our brains and bodies don’t just understand music, they physically resonate with it 🎶 mcgill.ca/newsroom/chann…

News: Music for All’s funding Round 2 of 2025 is NOW OPEN to applicants! More details here⬇️ musicforall.org.uk/apply-for-fund…

News: ABO calls on the Government to pledge its support for providing access to live music making for all children and young people 🎹🎻🎺🎷 thestrad.com/news/abo-calls…

Article: What music reveals about our roots 🌍 🎶 torontomu.ca/news-events/ne…

We're looking forward to welcoming delegates to our Steps to Success in GCSE Music course, 10.06.2025 - using engaging and practical ways to analyse, explore and understand GCSE music through the Musical Futures practical approach. More details here ⬇️ musicalfutures.org/training/steps…

Music Lecture Series: Fascinating series of lectures by Leonard Bernstein touching on poetry, linguistics, philosophy physics and music — how music works, or the underlying grammar of music openculture.com/2012/03/leonar…

Major new study of 18-25 year olds provides valuable insights into Gen Z's music listening and discovery habits 🎧🎶 recordoftheday.com/news-and-press…

Big thanks to FLHSMusic for an insightful look into how they teach the BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice. Lots of practical ideas and tips for delegates in how to start students off with the process through practical learning before giving them the freedom to be creative