Most parents believe that schoolwork and music shouldn't be combined, but a new project launched by a group of New York music production schools may change some parents' opinions.
(prHWY.com) December 13, 2012 - Seattle, WA -- Most parents believe that schoolwork and music shouldn't be combined, but a new project launched by a group of New York music production schools may change some parents' opinions. The Rock Out School Tunes project is a group of songs that are designed to help children learn valuable information that could help them.
"People loved Schoolhouse Rocks", said Thomas Moore, director of the Rock Out School Tunes project. "This is sort of a modern version of Schoolhouse Rocks. We have very talented artists coming in and recording songs that can help children all over the nation."
The Rock Out School Tunes project will create an album that features some of the most talented artists from around the New York area. The songs on the album will feature catchy lyrics that guide students on some of the most valuable pieces of information that they will need to succeed in school.
"We recently found a study that suggested children can learn things faster when they are put to song", said Moore. "We decided to take that information and use it as a final project for the students at the
music production schools."
The Rock Out School Tunes project will be a final project for many of the students. Music production schools often require their students to complete a senior project in order to graduate. This project will be the senior project for many students.
"The Rock Out School Tunes project is also a senior project for many of our students", explained Joseph Smith, dean at the Smithville Music Production School, which is taking part in the project. "The project is a great way for students to fine tune their skills. They are required to recruit talent, record the music, put it on tracks and then market it. All of these things are things our students need to do in the real world."
The Rock Out School Tunes project has gained a lot of nationwide attention. It was recently featured in a nationwide publication for teachers. The publication stated that it could be the 'nation's answer to the education problem' it is has been facing.
"I'm not sure I would go as far as to say it is the answer to the nation's education problem", said Smith. "But it can help students learn things that they might struggle to understand just by reading the textbook. The warm embrace from the education community means that we are going in the right direction."
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