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-Making music is beneficial to people of all ages. It positively affects children in their development of cognitive skills; teens by building confidence and connecting them socially; adults through reducing stress; and seniors by “exercising” the brain.

-Not all know that music making has been scientifically proven to exercise the brain, fight memory loss, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, stave off depression, and enhance cognitive development in children.

-Its never too late to pick up an instrument and learn how music making can be an integral part of maintaining a healthy mind and body. And, don’t forget, making music inspires a passion that can last a lifetime!

-Rhythm students learn fractions easier. Researchers find music is a superior way to teach elementary students the concept of fractions.

-Music making earns “A’s with Americans. According to a Gallup Survey, Americans hold music and music-making in high record. Music gives people a sense of accomplishment.

-Music helps instill an appreciation of arts and culture.

-Studies find link between music instruction and academic achievement as measured by standardized tests.

-Band Members get better Math, Science and Language Grades. Studies find link between music instruction and academic achievement as measured by standardized tests.

-Music students enjoy greater college success. Music majors are better readers, more successful med school applicants.

-Piano boosts students Math skills. Taking piano lessons and using math puzzle software significantly improves math skills of elementary school children. 


-Music lessons help students more than computer training. Research shows piano students better equipped to comprehend mathematical and scientific concepts.

-Music students score higher in SAT’s. In both verbal and math scores, high school student musicians outpace peers.

-World’s leading academic countries value music education. Hungary, Netherlands and Japan top worldwide science achievement and have strong commitment to music education.

-A study examined the influence of music education on nonmusical abilities, the effects of music lessons on academic performances, and cognitive abilities. The study revealed that students who participated in music lessons showed statistically higher intelligence quotients.

-Students indicate that arts participation motivates them to stay in school, and that the arts create a supportive environment that promotes constructive acceptance of criticism and one in which it is safe to take risks.

-With music in schools, students connect to each other better ---greater camaraderie, fewer fights, less racism and reduced use of harmful sarcasm.

-The skills gained through sequential music instruction, including discipline and the ability to analyze, solve problems, communicate and work cooperatively, are vital for success in the 21st century workplace.

-Young children who received a year of musical training showed brain changes and superior memory compared with children who did not receive the instruction.