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- School music bands boost attendanceby anitanee on February 3, 2026 at 12:13 pm
Inclusive, band-based music education is helping to improve primary school pupil attendance, engagement and children’s sense of belonging, according to research by school music provider Rocksteady Music School.
- Arts and music in schools give young people a wellbeing boost valued at £10,000by anitanee on January 4, 2026 at 7:04 pm
A study examining an arts programme suggests that participant experienced a significant wellbeing boost.
- Amateur choirs in the UK – musical learning, participation and ambitionby anitanee on January 4, 2026 at 6:41 pm
This study, although of amateur mainly adult choirs, shows some interesting qualitative findings about the impact of singing in a group that will be relevant
- Music for Education and Wellbeing Podcast – with Sara Leila Sherman and Mort Shermanby anitanee on October 16, 2025 at 12:56 pm
Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works is talking with the authors of a new book called 'Resonant Minds – the transformative power of music' - Sara Leila Sherman and her co-author and father Mort Sherman.
- Music for Education and Wellbeing Podcast – with Dr Anita Collinsby anitanee on September 5, 2025 at 6:50 am
In this, the 50th episode of her podcast, Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, is talking with her first ever podcast guest, Australian music education advocacy superstar, Dr Anita Collins.
The Association for Popular Music Education Promoting and advancing popular music at all levels of education.
- Crossing Borders With Songs: Lessons from Coordinating an International Songwriting Collaboration for College Studentsby Linda Moroziuk on November 18, 2025 at 12:08 pm
For the last three years, we have had the privilege of coordinating an international songwriting project between Canadian and Irish college students. What began as a simple idea — pairing emerging songwriters from two different countries — grew into an experiment in creativity, cultural exchange, and collaborative practice. The results were not only the recorded... The post Crossing Borders With Songs: Lessons from Coordinating an International Songwriting Collaboration for College Students appeared first on The Association for Popular Music Education.
- Are We There Yet?by Shane Colquhoun on September 29, 2025 at 8:51 am
Since entering the conversation on popular music education in 2014, I have learned that making music education more inclusive and recognizing popular music as a valuable component of the curriculum is a marathon, not a sprint. Progress requires persistence, collaboration, and a willingness to reimagine long-standing traditions. Organizations such as the Association for Popular Music... The post Are We There Yet? appeared first on The Association for Popular Music Education.
- Rhyme and Reason: How Hip-Hop Empowers Neurodivergent Voices in Educationby José Valentino Ruiz on September 22, 2025 at 7:55 am
Beats, Rhymes, and a New Way to Shine Chance the Rapper recently opened up about his time in special education classes, revealing how his neurodivergent journey fueled his rise as a lyrical innovator. His story isn’t just personal—it’s a window into how hip-hop has long been a haven for those whose minds dance to a... The post Rhyme and Reason: How Hip-Hop Empowers Neurodivergent Voices in Education appeared first on The Association for Popular Music Education.
- Maximizing Live Music Marketingby Jessica Muñiz on September 15, 2025 at 6:54 am
This past July, I traveled to Liverpool for the APME conference. Liverpool is an amazing city, and while I was there, I wanted to focus on experiencing the renowned live music for which Liverpool is famous. The experience proved wonderful, especially at two well-known music spots, The Cavern Club and The Jacaranda. I spent longer... The post Maximizing Live Music Marketing appeared first on The Association for Popular Music Education.
- Informally Educated vs. Formally Educated Musicians in Music Institutions: A Sense of Belongingby Rhian Bristol on March 27, 2025 at 10:00 pm
A sense of belonging is imperative to the creative growth of a music student and can enhance academic success by providing a supportive environment where one feels safe, valued, accepted, and connected (Morieson et al. 2013). Music educators must strive to foster this sense of belonging across all learning styles and create a holistic learning... The post Informally Educated vs. Formally Educated Musicians in Music Institutions: A Sense of Belonging appeared first on The Association for Popular Music Education.