WHY MUSIC LESSONS?  Ten Benefits

1.  In early childhood development, musical training has been proven to have an effect on how the brain gets wired for general cognitive functioning related to memory and attention, and has been proven to improve intellect.
2. Teaches self-discipline and accountability.  Students learn the value of sustained effort to achieve excellence and the concrete rewards of hard work.
3. Develops strong Hand-eye coordination.  Beneficial to the development of multi-tasking.
4. Promotes self-confidence in recital performances and helps to develop leadership skills.  Teaches a young student to conquer fear and to take risks.  A little anxiety is a good thing, and something that will occur often in life.  Dealing with it early and often makes it less of a problem later.  Risk-taking is essential if a child is to fully develop his or her potential.
5. Gives lifelong benefit.  The ability to play an instrument or sing well, will last a lifetime.
6. Helps develop skills needed in today’s workforce: critical thinking, creative problem solving, effective communication, teamwork, and confidence.
7. In older adults, it helps in staying mentally active, and is therapeutic.
8. In young adults, it becomes a creative outlet and helps distress from the daily grind.
9. Is more likely to keeps kids in school, and the music student is less likely to hang out with the “wrong” crowd.
10. In the community, works as a “common” language to help share ideas and values among cultures and generations.

Statistics about Music Lessons

1.  More than half of U.S. households (52%) has at least one person, age 5 or older who currently plays a musical instrument.
2. 85% of Americans believe that music is very important part of their life.
3. 82% of Americans wish they had learned to play a musical instrument, and 67% expressed an interest in learning to play.
4. 94% of respondents to a Gallup poll believe music is part of a well-rounded education, and that schools should offer instrument music instruction as part of the regular curriculum.
5. 85% believe participation in school music corresponds with better grades and higher test scores.
6. Seniors are turning to music making as not just an enjoyable pastime, but also for the health and wellness benefits such as enhanced immune systems, stress reduction, and staving off depression and loneliness.

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