It is no secret that in the past few years, a significant number of schools have to resign to their music education programs. But, whatever the reason may be, it is essential to reflect on the importance of music.
September 11th, 2019
Music has countless advantages, especially when it comes to education and child development. Below a quick list, created by the National Association of Music Education, with the benefits of having a music education program in our schools.
1. Musical training helps develop language and reasoning
2. A mastery of memorization
3. Students learn to improve their work
4. Increased coordination
5. A sense of achievement
6. Kids stay engaged in school
7. Success in society
8. Emotional development
9. Students learn pattern recognition
10. Better SAT scores
11. Fine-tuned auditory skills
12. Music builds imagination and intellectual curiosity
13. Music can be relaxing
14. Musical instruments can teach discipline
15. Preparation for the creative economy
16. Development in creative thinking
17. Music can develop spatial intelligence
18. Kids can learn teamwork
19. Responsible risk-taking
20. Better self-confidence
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This article is a re-post, with small modifications, of “20 Important Benefits of Music In Our Schools” an article published on www.nafme.org
