08 Feb 10
Recent research has advanced our knowledge about how participating in music can create changes in our brains. Participating in music can also improve skills in other areas.
Linking music involvement to speech, eight year olds with musical training outperformed others on language and musical tests. Other studies have demonstrated higher IQs associated with music involvement. Increases in self-esteem, confidence, self-identity, and health are other related benefits.
Isn't it great that beyond being fun, music lesson have all of these great outcomes as well?
Check out the attached article, The Power of Music, about Susan Hallam's research!
02 Dec 09
Its that time of year... AGAIN! Yes, the Christmas countdown has started and it seems the entire planet has gone crazy! Christmas trees are EVERYWHERE and the music is playing in the shops... I can't even wander around John Lewis anymore without being attacked by perfume-wielding shop assistants attempting to spray me with the latest 'must have' fragrance!! (Which funnily enough, always smells awful!) Christmas gift flyers and promotions are shoved into every free hand that's not carrying purchases and Harrods go to the extreme as usual and their Christmas decs floor has been there since August! Well I'm pleased to say I haven't purchased a single present yet.. horrah! Nor have I written any Christmas cards out... I'm holding off this year as its suddenly hit me. Where does the time go? It was so simple when we were small... time seemed to fly and the magic of Christmas was always the same. Then when you're a grown up its all boring and forward planning! Well... all at Arts Academy wish you huge success in these next few weeks of preparation. If you're going away... lucky you! Don't forget we can gift wrap too and have plenty of goodies and instruments ready for purchase or hire for that really special Christmas gift! Lots of love... Mel x
01 Dec 09
Champers was on the cards today when we welcomed a new member to the team. We were delighted when Claire decided upon a career change and agreed to come on board with us delightful lot last year :) Moving from senior staff at BA, leaving a 33 year career in the clouds, (haha... get it? Clouds? Ahem...) Claire Carter is now our full time Enquiries Director. Claire started out in the BA business as a hostess in the glamour days and has seen a BA career flying all over the world and with the well remembered concorde! After being with us for many months, Claire has now made the move permanent! Claire, we hope you'll be very happy with us for many more years to come! Mel x
Pictured above from left to right: Claire Carter, Robert Emery, Kimberly Bower and Sara Hodson.
17 Oct 09
We get around... literally! Last week you may have heard our very own Creative Director, Robert Emery chatting with James Whale on LBC radio for drivetime. Well a few of you were smart enough to call us and have since booked in a consultation session with 10% off your first term of tuition with us! Have a listen to Robert's chin wag with the Whale here by visiting www.arts-academy.co.uk/lbc.mp3. TTFN!
Mel x