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Music Education Works Collecting, summarising and sharing evidence of the impact of music education
- 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.
- Advocacy – music in schools latest news & campaignsby anitanee on August 30, 2025 at 4:29 pm
[LATEST UPDATE: 1/8/2025] This post featuring the latest news and reports on music education and music education advocacy will be updated each time we add news and campaigns about music in schools. Please comment below if there's anything you think we need to add.
- Learning to play a musical instrument at age 10-14 is likely to improve cognitionby anitanee on August 13, 2025 at 1:46 pm
A study in Italy by a group of academics found that instrumental music training might influence behavioural and cognitive maturation during the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- Music for Education and Wellbeing Podcast – with Prof. Pam Burnard, Dr Pete Dale & Dr Raphael Travisby anitanee on August 13, 2025 at 8:01 am
Anita Holford, co-editor of Music Education Works, is talking with some of the team at CUMIN – the contemporary urban music for inclusion network.
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.
News Archive - AES Audio Engineering Society
- AES announces the International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality and Immersive Games (AVARIG2026)by Claire Barten MCI on November 19, 2025 at 4:21 pm
New York, NY — The Audio Engineering Society (AES) has announced its International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality and Immersive Games (AVARIG2026), taking place June 30 through July 3, 2026, at Sorbonne University/d’Alembert and IRCAM/STMS in Paris, France. Marking the first time that AES’s landmark AVAR conference will be hosted in Europe,… Continue reading AES announces the International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality and Immersive Games (AVARIG2026) The post AES announces the International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality and Immersive Games (AVARIG2026) appeared first on AES.
- AES Show 2025 – Long Beach propels the future of audio with a successful return to the West Coastby Claire Barten MCI on November 19, 2025 at 4:11 pm
The AES’s 159th International Convention delivers innovation, inspiration, and connection for the global audio community The post AES Show 2025 – Long Beach propels the future of audio with a successful return to the West Coast appeared first on AES.
- Audio Engineering Society transitions management and administrative duties to Illuminating Engineering Society in shared resource agreementby Claire Barten MCI on October 15, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Shared resource agreement with IES brings Colleen Harper back as Executive Director and Graham Kirk as Director of Business Operations, plus an expanded staff and renewed momentum for membership and events The post Audio Engineering Society transitions management and administrative duties to Illuminating Engineering Society in shared resource agreement appeared first on AES.
- AES Show 2025 to present “Studio Emergency Preparation” panelby Claire Barten MCI on October 14, 2025 at 2:03 pm
Panel to address operational disruptions, natural disasters, and proactive strategies for protecting studios and archives The post AES Show 2025 to present “Studio Emergency Preparation” panel appeared first on AES.
- Sean Olive to deliver Richard C. Heyser Memorial Lecture at the AES Show 2025 – Long Beach Conventionby Claire Barten MCI on October 3, 2025 at 8:44 pm
Renowned researcher and past AES President Sean Olive to explore science-based approaches to achieving consistent audio quality The post Sean Olive to deliver Richard C. Heyser Memorial Lecture at the AES Show 2025 – Long Beach Convention appeared first on AES.