Learn music

• NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Country Music Association is helping thousands of students learn music in school to the tune of $1.4 million.
(Huffington Post)
• They say you cant teach an old dog new tricks. But can you teach an old guitarist new licks? How about an old nonguitarist — not even a musician? Gary Marcus isnt that old.
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• But they may be surprised at just how young an age children are learning about music through active participation in classes.
(Observer Today)
• This past summer, Zenph Sound Innovations had a problem. Zenph is a North Carolina-based company specializing in computer-generated "re-performances" of classic recordings with astounding results.
(Salon)
• EINPresswire.com/ TakeLessons, the nations fastest growing music lessons provider, shares why musicians and bands need to perform live more often. The influence of Bob Dylan has been well-documented by music critics, and now its trickling down to younger generations.
(PR Inside)
• The Legislature has funded other early learning programs like optional extended-day kindergarten Animated characters guide the study, sometimes including songs and music. All told, UPSTART has reached more than 3,000 homes since it began.
(Deseret News)
• Toy tech brand LeapFrog is expanding its line-up of educational kiddy gadgets with a handheld, portable music player that looks like an iPod classic, but for pre-schoolers.
(Pocket-lint.com)
• easy-to-learn interface," wrote mobile review site Fierce Mobile Content recently, "Its also the rare app thats recommended for both aspiring music makers and accomplished soundscape programmers alike.
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• O'Connor also oversees the university's Community Arts Academy, which provides opportunities for children and adults to take music lessons. Learning to play new instruments has given O'Connor a happier, healthier life, he says.
(FortWayne.com)
• There had to be a better way for students to learn the instrument, he thought. Perry eventually stopped teaching guitar and went to college.
(Dothan Eagle)