Resources for Children
Parents are always impressed with how much musical potential their children reveal during lessons. But we're teaching more than just music. Our students are learning logic, math, and listening skills - skills that will benefit them in school as well.
Improve Memory Skills
Studies suggest that children who take music lessons have better memory skills in non-musical subjects.
Keep your mind in shape
Childhood music lessons could pay off decades later
Boost listening skills
Those who have taken music lessons as a child are more likely to have better listening skills and perception of sounds as an adult
Music Makes Kids Smarter
Music lessons for kids may increase IQ and spatial intelligence
Increase Brain Response
Musical training benefits children even before they can walk or talk
Benefits of Studying Music
Music education does more than just help kids be musical. Learn what music can do!
Boost IQ and Grades
Increase IQ and grades by learning a musical instrument
Define Yourself With Music
Music helps build confidence, perspective, and a sense of belonging
Organize Thinking With Music
See how music can help your brain anticipate events and organize information
Save The Music
Schools cut music programs every year. What can you do save the music?
Resources for Adults
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Half of our students are adults. Many adult students begin lessons without any previous music experience, while other seasoned musicians come to us to advance their skills.
Find Your Niche With Music
Now is the best time to get started
Music Lessons as an Adult
Music lessons aren't just for kids or beginners. Do what you love!
Not Yoga or Therapy - Music!
Live longer, de-stress, and achieve new goals with music
Your Learning Style
Everyone learns differently. Use your learning style!
Brain Health
Keep your mind young and healthy
Resources for Seniors
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Many seniors begin lessons with us looking for a new hobby, but it quickly becomes their favorite thing to do. Our teachers are the best at tailoring lessons to each students needs.
Find Your Hobby
Music lessons are for any age. Let music be your new hobby!
Slow Down Dementia
Music lessons slow down Alzheimer's and Dementia
Exercise Your Mind
Help avoid memory problems by learning how to play an instrument
Health, Mind & Music
Live longer, relieve stress, and achieve new goals with music lessons
Stay Young with Music
Boost memory and reduce stress with music
Resources for Teens
Teenagers have a deep connection with music that resonates beyond being just a hobby. Playing music also improves grades by promoting critical and creative thought.
Resources for Autism
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We are passonate about teaching students with autism. We tailor our lessons to each student's personal needs and goals, which is how we are most effective with students with special needs.
Autistic Genius
Autistic music students have a better ability to be creative and prodigies
Benefits of Music for Autism
Music is proven to help autistic students
Concerts for Autism
Enriching lives through autism-friendly, interactive concerts developed specifically for individuals with autism and their families
Music Program for Autism
Music program specifically designed for autism at Boston Conservatory​
Music Therapy for Autism
Learn how music therapy can help those with autism
SONA Schedule
Get the schedule for the symphony of Arkansas here
NWA Music Venues
Find the top ten music venues in Northwest Arkansas
Arkansas Sounds
Check out local gigs in Arkansas
Arkansas Music Pavilion
Check out what concerts are coming to the AMP
Local Events​
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Stay in tune with concert schedules for local music and touring bands in Northwest Arkansas.
High school music students are shown to hold higher grade point averages (GPA) than non-musicians in the same school.​
National Educational Longitudinal Study of 2012
Students who were exposed to music lessons scored a full 100% higher on fractions tests than those who learned in the conventional manner.
Neurological Research, March 15, 1999
A study of 7,500 university students revealed that music majors scored ​the highest reading scores among all majors including English, biology, chemistry and math.
The Case for Music in the Schools
Students of lower socioeconomic status who took music lessons in grades 8-12 increased their math scores significantly as compared to non-music students. But just as important, reading, history, geography and even social skills soared by 40%.​
Gardiner, Fox, Jeffrey and Knowles, Nature Magazine​
Middle school and high school students who participated in instrumental music performances scored significantly higher in standardized tests than their non-band peers.
University of Sarasota Study
The College Entrance Examination Board found that students in music appreciation scored
63 points higher on verbal skills and 44 points higher in math than students with no arts participation.
College-Bound Seniors National Report. "Profile of SAT Program Test Takers. Princeton, NJ."The College Entrance Examination Board, 2001
The world's top academic countries place a high value on music education. China, Netherlands and Japan have required music training at the elementary and middle school levels, both instrumental and vocal, for several decades.
2011 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IAEEA) Test
Music training helps under-achievers. Students lagging behind in scholastic performance caught up to their fellow students in reading and surpassed their classmates in math by 22% when given music instruction over seven months.
Nature Magazine
College-age musicians are emotionally healthier than their non-musician counterparts for performance anxiety, emotional concerns and alcohol-related problems.
Houston Chronicle, January 11, 2009
U.S. Department of Education data show that students who report consistently high levels of involvement in instrumental music during the middle- and high-school years show "significantly higher levels of mathematics proficiency by grade 12."
U.S Department of Education 2009
96% of respondents to a U.S. Gallup Poll believe participation in a school band is a good way for children to develop teamwork skills.​
Gallup Poll, "American Attitudes Toward Music", 2003
Texas All-State music students consistently score more than 200 points higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test than the state averages for their peers, indicating a strong
correlation between students excelling in music also excelling in all other academic areas.
Parenthood
Music involves ratios, fractions, proportions and thinking in space and time. Second-grade students were given four months of piano keyboard training, as well as time using newly designed math software. The group scored over 27 percent higher on proportional math and fractions tests than children who used only the math software. ​
Neurological Research, 2001
Quick Facts & Stats​
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Check out all the benefits of taking music lessons.