Andante Music Studio - Elizabeth Panov

🧠🎵 How good could learning music POSSIBLY be for your brain?

Recent research conducted by the Institute for Performance Technology says…

Very good. Very good indeed.

In fact, learning music recreationally has been proven to deliver the vast majority of the benefits to cognitive development previously associated with becoming a professional musician

We’ll let the Performance Institute’s report take it from here

If you’re based in Denham Court and want to see what learning a musical instrument can do for the widespread enrichment you and your children, start a conversation with Andante today

A big congratulations to Andante Piano student Irene Rath for obtaining a Certificate of Excellence from the Australian Guild of Music and Speec!

Irene is receiving this award for effortlessly tackling the infamous Hanon exercises, completing 10 in under 10 minutes with not 1 mistake

Here are the answers to this week’s Andante Bonus Theory Questions!

1. Treble Clef
2. G Major
3. C Eb G
4. F #, G # and C #
5. Eb Major
6. Ab Minor

I’m thinking that for next week, we make questions 2-3 a little easier and questions 5-6 a little harder 👀

A warm congratulations to Stacy Ronnie for attaining two Platinum awards and a Gold award in Solo Piano Step 3, Classical Piano and 21st Century Piano!

Andante is proud to be the place that students come to learn, grow and achieve

We’re in it to win!

Vote for us in the Campbelltown Local Business Awards to let the community know about Andante and our connection to the growth of our region’s budding musicians

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Learning Music in Childhood Rewires the Brain.

Early Music Education isn’t just an “Extracurricular” — it’s one of the most powerful ways to boost cognitive development in ways that translate powerfully to academia, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Scientific research shows that learning an instrument:

✅ Improves memory & learning ability

Children who study music develop stronger verbal memory and working memory — key skills for school success. (PMC)

✅ Enhances language & reading skills

Music training sharpens listening and sound recognition, directly improving literacy and language development. (PMC)

✅ Strengthens focus & attention

Learning music trains the brain to concentrate for extended periods — a skill that carries over into academics and life. (learningpotential.gov.au)

✅ Boosts problem-solving & IQ-related skills

Music engages mathematical thinking, pattern recognition, and spatial reasoning. (All Saints Grammar)

✅ Develops executive function (the “CEO” of the brain)

Studies show music training improves working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-control. (ResearchGate)

✅ Builds a stronger brain over time

Music stimulates neuroplasticity — meaning it physically strengthens and reshapes brain connections. (ScienceDirect)

✅ Long-term brain benefits

People who learn music early show better thinking skills even later in life. (ed.ac.uk)

If you’re local to Denham Court, Andante is around the corner and is home to experienced and qualified music educators with deep enthusiasm for the advancement of our local community’s next generation.

Let’s build skills that last a lifetime.

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Limited availabilities for Guitar and Piano lessons have opened for Jordan as he has recently left his role as a Classroom Music Teacher

Slots are open for:

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4pm

Wednesdays from 4-4:30pm and 5-5:30pm

Saturdays from 11-11:30am and 2-2:30pm

If you are interested in lessons at other times, speak to us about our other tutors as Jordan is fully booked outside these hours

DM or reach out to us on 0423 045 218 for bookings