As parents grapple with decisions about their children's education, they often ask which musical instrument their children should learn. But for a child to get the full musical and cognitive benefits from learning an instrument, it's about matching the right instrument for the right child.
Teacher and author John Marsden fosters a sense of adventure and a culture of inclusiveness and creativity at his school in Victoria. In this opinion piece, he explains why he places a lot of value on firsthand experiences both for students and teachers.