“Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education”. - Plato
Studies support the theory that music instruction can help build intellectual and emotional skills, facilitate children’s learning and strengthen other academic areas such as reading and math.
Researchers from the University of California said: “Music training jump starts certain inherent patterns in parts of the brain responsible for spatial-temporal reasoning.“
Children learn to think ahead or visualize as they must when playing a piece of music.
Music is physical. Music can be described as a sport. Learning to sing and keep rhythm develops coordination. The air and wind power necessary to blow a flute, trumpet or saxophone promotes a healthy body.
Music is emotional. Music is an art form. We are emotional beings and every child requires an artistic outlet. Music may be your child’s vehicle of expression.
Music is for life. Most people can’t play soccer or football at 70 or 80 years of age but they can sing. And they can play piano or some other instrument.
Music is a gift you can give your child that will last their entire life.
Music Lessons May Open Mind to Math, Science
USA Today-Just a few minutes a week of private keyboard instruction dramatically improves the kind of intelligence needed for high-level math and science, suggests a new study. Music lessons appear to strengthen the links between brain neurons and build new neural bridges needed for good spatial reasoning.
Lessons Aid Reading and Math Skills
AP-In a recent Gallup Poll, 81 percent of adults believe music helps children achieve. 97% said music instruction should be part of every child`s education.
There`s a Musician Hiding in All of Us
AP- There is no such thing as being too young or too old to participate in music. Humans are born musicians because we all have the neurological and muscular capability to develop musical skills.
Piano Training is a Noteworthy Math Teaching Tool
USA TODAY- A study appearing in the journal Neurological Research is the latest in a series suggesting that math helps children understand note values. “Piano instruction is thought to enhance the brain`s hardwiring for spatial-temporal reasoning,” according to a professor of physics from UC-Irvine.
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An adult student comment: “He has been my teacher for two years now. I truly enjoy my one hour a week of one-on-one time with him. My instructor has done nothing but offer never ending words of encouragement. For that I am extremely grateful and will continue with him on my path to becoming a skilled musician!”
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A comment by a second-year adult music student: “I get lost in music-making at home and not realize how much time I`ve been playing.”
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A mother`s comment: “He enjoys the lessons so much. We owe it all to your teaching.”
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A comment by parent: “He`s doing great!”
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A father`s comment: “I enjoy watching you teach. You are very mellow and kind to my son.”
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A grandmother`s comment: “I haven`t attended a lesson in a month. It is such a pleasure to hear his progress.”