What Are the Advantages of Music Study?

• Music study enhances ability to do well in school.

• Music study enhances school readiness, fine motor control, the use of symbol systems, the ability to follow directions, concentration, memory, perserverance, visual and aural discrimination, organizational skills, task completion, and goal setting.

• Music study encourages abstract thought, and stimulates right-brained activities including synthesis, creativity, intuition, and innovation - skills that are not adequately covered by the public school curriculum.

• Music study develops attention span and concentration levels.

• Music study builds self esteem and develops initiative.

• Music plays a significant part in the development of the brain. It is the only subject that uses the entire brain.