Why the Arts Matter in Education with Adrian More

In this episode, we delve into the critical role of arts in education with Adrian More, an award-winning pianist, composer, stage director and Head of Arts department at the International School of Hamburg. Adrian shares insights from his journey and student success stories, highlighting the transformative impacts of arts on mental resilience and self-belief, as well as discipline and critical thinking. He addresses challenges in integrating arts into the education system and presents compelling data supporting the positive influence of a robust arts program on students' overall performance. Adrian also explores the potential and opportunities presented by AI in the creative landscape and provides valuable advice for educators and parents to nurture creativity and artistic expression in students. This discussion underscores the arts' unique capacity to foster individuality and build essential social skills for modern citizens.