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OVER THE NEXT DECADE AND BEYOND, WE WILL WITNESS THE ARRIVAL OF A TECHNOLOGICAL TSUNAMI THAT WILL REDEFINE LIFE ON EARTH, GIVE BIRTH TO AN ENTIRELY NEW FUTURE, AND REDEFINE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN.

The breadth and depth of change we’re experiencing is happening at breakneck speed and, more so than ever before, we need to think very differently about our lives, our future, our opportunities, and how we intend to manage new levels of complexity that we’ve never before witnessed.

I’m of the view that, regardless of whatever else emerges, the one critical, personal attribute that will dominate the future, is creativity.

As we understand more about music, in particular, creative music education, we’re beginning to understand the extent to which creative musicianship impacts the development of our brains. Creative approaches to music education contribute to the growth of the brain, directly increasing connectivity. And, at a neurological level, increased connectivity translates directly to increased creative capability.

In my recently published book, Music on Mars, we explore how naturally and profoundly musical all human beings are. We explore more about how technology is reshaping our future, and how creative capability has never been so important. We also explore how a unique approach to music education can provide critical neurological nutrition that directly impacts our creative capability. If you’d like to receive updates about my work, feel free to join my Mailing List. You can also follow me on social media – pretty much you can find me everywhere: @theneilmoore

“The Modern-Day Music Teacher,” presents three ‘essential keys’ that challenge traditional teaching methods, and explore the need for us to revolutionize music education.

First, Moore establishes that all humans are inherently and profoundly musical, dismantling the myth that musicality requires special talent.

Second, he advocates for “playing-based” education that prioritizes immediate musical expression over traditional reading-based approaches, allowing students to build a repertoire before introducing theory and notation.

The third key explores the vital distinction between “Method” and “Relationship” – two distinct and separate domains in music education that explain not just what to teach, but how to navigate the natural peaks and valleys of long-term learning relationships. Moore’s approach transforms music education from an exclusive pursuit to an accessible and natural self-expression that is available to everyone, regardless of age or background.

Most importantly, Moore positions musical self-expression as critical for humanity’s future, revealing how playing music uniquely enhances neural connectivity and creative capability— essential for navigating our rapidly evolving world. This powerful perspective expands music education beyond mere skill development to become a transformative force for both individuals and society, making this book essential reading for educators, parents, and anyone passionate about music’s role in human development.

 

 

 

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Clearly, we value music education. But why is it that so many students struggle with music lessons and give up long before they ever learned how to really play? The failure rate of music lessons is breathtaking, and we’ve come to believe certain “facts” that are actually completely false. 

This book is an educational supplement for both teachers and students. It presents critical insights that shed new light on our understanding of what it takes to ‘stick with it’ and flourish in music lessons. In fact, these insights are central to sticking at anything—a marriage, vocation or career—any long-term relationship at all. This is because all long term-relationships share a set of ‘six simple components’. Knowing these six components, and understanding the role they play, is critical if you want your children—or yourself—to succeed in the long term—at music or anything else. 

The intention of ‘Music and The Art of Long-Term Relationships’ is to provide a simple, but powerful contribution to anyone interested in knowing more about what it takes to successfully navigate a long-term relationship with learning music.