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The purpose of this study was to investigate how the teachers of music classes use music as an aid in teaching other subjects. The aim was also to find out how in their opinion the use of music affects the learning outcomes in other subjects and lets students work in peace. The theoretical starting points of the study I found in neurology, education and music pedagogics. As a theoretical basis I used Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and results in brain research. Previous studies have shown that music has a positive impact on learning outcomes. However it has been studied very little whet- her teachers use this knowledge. The study was conducted as a qualitative research using a semi-structured interview method. The in- terviewees were six music teachers who worked in the metropolitan area. All the interviewees had worked for several years as teachers in music classes and were all graduates in music teaching. The interviews were transcribed and the evidence was categorized thematically. Based on theory and in- terviews three themes were chosen: 1. rhythms, melodies, rapping and humming, 2. in accordance with the theme 3. background music. For the second part, I executed an expert interview. The interview explored how teachers' working practices affect learning and memory in the perspective of brain research. The most important outcome of the research was that the music class teachers who were interviewed use music as an aid in teaching other subjects in many different ways. The working method was con- sidered pleasant for students by all interviewees.
However their arguments about the benefits of the working methods were flimsy. Based on the ana- lysis they did not have clear scientific basis in their answers, even though they talked about the neu- rological effects in a positive tone. Also, speaking about working in peace the replies were contradic- tory. In music classes using of music was seen having a positive impact in working in peace, while the other groups, the results could even be the opposite.