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
"A ten year study indicates that children who study music achieve higher test scores, regardless of socioeconomic background."
Dr. James Catterall, UCLA
In a 1999 Columbia University study, students in the arts are found to be "more cooperative with teachers and peers, more self-confident, and better able to express their ideas..." The Arts Education Partnership, 1999
"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
"A ten year study indicates that children who study music achieve higher test scores, regardless of socioeconomic background."
Dr. James Catterall, UCLA
In a 1999 Columbia University study, students in the arts are found to be "more cooperative with teachers and peers, more self-confident, and better able to express their ideas..." The Arts Education Partnership, 1999
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 gives occasion for social interaction.
5. Music education encourages self-discipline.
6. Musical endeavors create opportunity for teamwork, taking 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!
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