Dr Emily Dollman, head of music education and pedagogy at the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music, has published ...
Music education strengthens social cohesion and community: new research
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Dollman, above left, says the rapid development of the neuro-musical field of research over the past two decades has enabled a much deeper understanding of the significant benefits of music. PHOTO: University of Adelaide
Dollman, above left, says the rapid development of the neuro-musical field of research over the past two decades has enabled a much deeper understanding of the significant benefits of music. PHOTO: University of Adelaide
