Nintendo is teaming with The National Association for Music Education to get the Wii and Wii Music into schools, the two announced today. Full Article at Kotaku
The joy of playing music is something that should be experienced by everyone, regardless of age, talent-level or experience
The goal of Wii Music is to inspire people of all ages to enjoy music
Research shows that more than 82 percent of people who don’t currently play a musical instrument wish they did. Wii Music can help address this by providing a positive introduction for millions of people who might not otherwise be inclined to try.
I love how many music standards can be covered in such a short time. Students also have to use language skills, spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination. We have a school very supportive of the arts and Wii Music has empowered our program even more. Any system that is educational and can add a love o...
By partnering with educators and bringing Wii Music into their classrooms, we hope to give students a memorable, hands-on experience that helps them discover their own creative voice.
Wii Music has brought a renewed excitement to music class for students from first grade to fifth, myself and even some of the classroom teachers
Research shows that more than 82 percent of people who don't currently play a musical instrument wish they did. Wii Music can help address this by providing a positive introduction for millions of people who might not otherwise be inclined to try.
We look forward to collaborating with Nintendo to drive awareness and advocacy for music education through Wii Music.
The joy of playing music is something that should be experienced by everyone, regardless of age, talent-level or experience
At any grade level, it's essential to provide students with the tools and encouragement they need to be creative
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