Notable Quotes
"Studying music encourages self-discipline and diligence, traits that carry over into the intellectual pursuits and that lead to effective study and work habits." Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., Leading Heart Surgeon, Baylor College of Medicine. Source: MENC & The National Association for Music Education "Benefits of Music Education" Brochure, Spring 2002. Click here to view.
"A ten year study indicates that children who study music achieve higher test scores, regardless of socioeconomic background." Dr. James Catterall, UCLA. Source: Catterall, James S. (2009). Doing well and doing good by doing art: The effects of education in the visual and performing arts on the achievements and values of young adults. Los Angeles/London: Imagination Group/I-Group Books.
In a 1999 Columbia University study, students in the arts were found to be "more cooperative with teachers and peers, more self-confident, and better able to express their ideas..." Source: Burton, J., Horowitz, R. & Abeles H. Learning in and through the arts: Curriculum implications. Center for Arts Education Research. Teachers College, Columbia University. July 1999. In Fiske, Edward B. (Ed.) Champions of change: The impact of the arts on learning (pg. 39). The Arts Education Partnership, 1999. Click here to view.
"Studying music encourages self-discipline and diligence, traits that carry over into the intellectual pursuits and that lead to effective study and work habits." Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., Leading Heart Surgeon, Baylor College of Medicine. Source: MENC & The National Association for Music Education "Benefits of Music Education" Brochure, Spring 2002. Click here to view.
"A ten year study indicates that children who study music achieve higher test scores, regardless of socioeconomic background." Dr. James Catterall, UCLA. Source: Catterall, James S. (2009). Doing well and doing good by doing art: The effects of education in the visual and performing arts on the achievements and values of young adults. Los Angeles/London: Imagination Group/I-Group Books.
In a 1999 Columbia University study, students in the arts were found to be "more cooperative with teachers and peers, more self-confident, and better able to express their ideas..." Source: Burton, J., Horowitz, R. & Abeles H. Learning in and through the arts: Curriculum implications. Center for Arts Education Research. Teachers College, Columbia University. July 1999. In Fiske, Edward B. (Ed.) Champions of change: The impact of the arts on learning (pg. 39). The Arts Education Partnership, 1999. Click here to view.
Why Invest in Piano Lessons?
1. Music study helps students to succeed academically. (Music reading increases the ability to focus, concentrate, and memorize. It has potential for assisting in the development of logical-mathematical, verbal-linguistic, and spatial reasoning abilities.)
2. Learning music tends to boost one's self-esteem.
3. Practicing piano results in improved eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
4. Musical aptitude and performance supports social interaction and development.
5. Music education encourages self-discipline.
6. Musical endeavors create opportunity for teamwork, accepting personal responsibility, and demonstrating personal initiative.
7. Musicianship is a healthy form of self-expression.
8. Musical knowledge is an important aspect of our cultural heritage.
9. Music makes the world a better place in which to live as it has a healing effect on people.
10. Music is entertaining and fun!
2. Learning music tends to boost one's self-esteem.
3. Practicing piano results in improved eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
4. Musical aptitude and performance supports social interaction and development.
5. Music education encourages self-discipline.
6. Musical endeavors create opportunity for teamwork, accepting personal responsibility, and demonstrating personal initiative.
7. Musicianship is a healthy form of self-expression.
8. Musical knowledge is an important aspect of our cultural heritage.
9. Music makes the world a better place in which to live as it has a healing effect on people.
10. Music is entertaining and fun!
