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MUSIC EDUCATION

Music education resources for Chicago students and information for parents about the benefits of learning to play music, how to develop proficiency and more.

BB King playing guitar

Celebrating Black Artists: Part 1

In this article, we will celebrate some of rock music’s earliest artists and influencers. Many of these artists were inspired by musicians that came from other genres, such as blues, folk, jazz, and gospel. You will find these inspirations in most of the artists listed below. In addition to their biographies, be sure to check out their notable songs and what popular artists or bands they are known to have directly influenced.

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digital sheet music for beginners

6 Benefits of Digital Sheet Music

When learning to play a musical instrument, there are more tools available than ever before. Find out why music education apps are a great tool that can help motivate students to practice more outside of structured lessons.

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Kids & Music: Effects of Music on Child Development

Discover how music skills affect cognitive development in early childhood and more with this timeline from School of Rock. Read about the benefits of music in the early years—and how the effects can be seen well into adulthood.

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