Music and the Brain

Music and the Brain Bringing music literacy curriculum and classroom keyboard instruction to under-resourced schools.

10/07/2026

Meet Angel, our first-ever All-Star Composer! After learning to play piano with Music and the Brain, he was inspired to compose his own song called "Inside" (watch to the end to listen). We're so proud of him!

Today is International Music Day, and Music and the Brain students across the country can celebrate by learning to play ...
10/01/2026

Today is International Music Day, and Music and the Brain students across the country can celebrate by learning to play songs from all over the world! Our cross-curricular lessons also keep students engaged with facts about geography, culture, and language.

09/29/2026

Raise your hand if you believe learning should be fun for teachers too! ✋ Our music teacher professional development workshops are always a good time.

Ever heard these common myths about teaching music? We're here to set the record straight! Music class can be fun and be...
09/16/2026

Ever heard these common myths about teaching music? We're here to set the record straight! Music class can be fun and beneficial for everyone with Music and the Brain.

Myth: Music class is only beneficial for students who are interested in music.
Fact: The Music and the Brain curriculum has proven academic and social/emotional benefits for all students.

Myth: Learning to play music is always a difficult and painful struggle for students.
Fact: Music and the Brain makes learning to play music fun, engaging, and accessible for students of all experience levels.

Myth: You must be an expert pianist to teach piano.
Fact: Music and the Brain helps music teachers to build their own piano skills as they teach their students!

09/14/2026

Just in case you need a Monday reminder that YOU CAN DO IT!

Want to use this song as a fun and empowering warm-up for your students? “I Can Do It” is a FREE RESOURCE for music teachers available at the link in our bio!

09/02/2026

Damian is in Kindergarten and only FIVE years old, and he’s already a 2026 Music and the Brain All-Star! We can’t wait to see what he’ll be able to play by the time he’s six.

It's Back-to-School season across the country, so we thought you could use some music classroom inspiration! We love how...
08/31/2026

It's Back-to-School season across the country, so we thought you could use some music classroom inspiration! We love how Peekskill, NY music teacher Jenny Gouker combined Music and the Brain resources with her own creative vision.

08/27/2026

No matter how much our program grows, we’ll never forget our roots! ❤️ Huge shout out to the partner schools and teachers who have been with us since our early days.

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412 W 42nd Street Fl 5
New York, NY
10036

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