The power of music: Its impact on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young people

International Journal of Music Education

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 269-289

  Hallam, Susan ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

advocacy; education; intelligence; music; personal development; psychology; social skills

Indexed keywords

EID: 77956354423     PISSN: 02557614     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0255761410370658     Document Type: Review

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