Tu(r)ning smart: practice systems in music education
Tu(r)ning smart: practice systems in music education

Summary/Abstract: The benefits of long lasting musical education on the intellect have been showcased in a multitude of studies, ranging from the disputed Mozart Effect to other similar phenomena, numerous developed practice systems which have addressed the issue of music cognition in respect to children of different ages, different circumstance and backgrounds. This paper’s aim is to present several methods that through vocal singing and instrument playing contributed to significantly enlarging children’s episodic as well as long term memory and follows cognitive reactions developed interactively through means of game and play. The individually planned lessons allow for specific attention the teacher can provide by focusing primarily on the needs of each participant, abiding to following especially the development of their emotional intelligence through careful monitoring of organizational needs. The research touches on aspects concerned with melodic and harmonic progressions, rhythmic movements, as well as allowing for the participants to employ creativity throughout the process.

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