Children and Music Education
Do you KNOW why Music Education is important? Do you understand how it can put your child above the rest of the class?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.
Here are some facts and figures:
1. Students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district.
2. Students in top-quality music programs scored 22% better in English and 20% better in math than students in deficient music programs.
3. Students in top-quality instrumental programs scored 19% higher in English than students in schools without a music program. Read the rest of this entry »