Why is Music Education Important?
Music is a way of life. Everything in our environment-the raindrops, the hushing wind, the flowing river-has its own sound that produces music to our ears. We encounter music in our everyday lives, and this music brings harmony and peace to our soul.
How To Reap The Benefits of Music Education
The benefits of music education are well documented: the right music in the right setting changes moods from negative to positive, improves interpersonal communication skills and develops intelligence. No wonder music education is increasingly popular.
Support Music Education
I support music education because it has played a vital role in my life. I had very difficult behavioral challenges as a child. I was defiant. I was expelled from three schools and was hospitalized three times because of mental, emotional and behavioral challenges. I was diagnosed with depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and a behavior disorder.
Children and Music Education
Well let me tell you the good news….
Music lessons in childhood and particularly before the age of 7 can have a lasting effect on a child’s development.
Music Education and You
You don’t have to have a musical education to appreciate music, but it does often change the way in which you listen to it, hopefully enhancing your enjoyment.