Erzsie Music Ed Research & Advocacy

Honoring the rhythm children bring to the classroom. Bridging research to best practices

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  • At What Age Should Children Start Learning Music?

    In my research on music education, I’ve discovered there are different ages at which education begins, different instruments taught at different ages, and of course different qualities of education offered. The majority of the research agrees that music is essential for educational and developmental growth. So, I’ve decided to look at two programs offered to… Read.

  • It’s a Family Affair: Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers”

    One of the more difficult steps in entering the entertainment industry is choosing the perfect stage name. For Ranger Sciacca, his family made the stage name simple! And while he does have his family to thank for his strong musical background, he can also reflect back to what he learned as a younger student with… Read.

  • From Stage Fright to Success: Amelia Day

    Is it possible to have some music education and stage fright? Absolutely! But thanks to teachers, families, and friends, stage fright can be overcome. And, for Amelia Day, it was confronting stage fright that truly sparked a love in music. Her first original performance was when she was in her early teens. those scattered performances… Read.

  • Regrets? I’ve Had a Few… But then again, too few to mention: Larry Murante

    Today I’m featuring Larry Murante who recently performed at Bellevue Beats. He is an award-winning song writer, performer, and instrumentalist whose career has spanned decades. As someone with such a caliber of a resumé, I wanted to know if K12 music education played a part of his growth as a musician. Larry says that most… Read.

  • Lady Miranda, ISSA, & Music Education

    This past weekend two local artists (from Seattle) traveled to Atlanta in hopes that they might win in their prospective categories. One artist is Lady Miranda. Miranda has lived EVERYWHERE including Germany. She is an award-winning songwriter, singer, musician, and nomad. Her music, though, is what really defines her. Growing up as a child of… Read.

  • East Side’s Own BrandiWyne

    This past weekend, two Seattle-area singer-songwriters traveled to Atlanta in the hope of winning an award from the Independent Singer-Songwriters Association. One is East Side’s own (and, by East Side, I mean East King County, Washington), BrandiWyne. From birth, BrandiWyne asserts, music has been her life, but her parents and public school music education are… Read.