The Musical Advantage

Significant scientific research has repeatedly
linked music making to childhood brain
development. Researchers are providing
us with an unprecedented understanding
of how we think and how we learn. Recent
studies have shown that children who play
a musical instrument test higher in math
related spatial-temporal skills, verbal skills
and even memory reasoning skills than
children who do not play an instrument.
We now know that music is a vital part of a
complete education.
Other benefits of playing an instrument
includes commitment and team
work when playing with
others, self-discipline and
time management skills gained through
practicing, problem solving and goal setting,
creativity, and even stress reduction.
But perhaps the best reason for playing
music is for the sheer
enjoyment it
provides.