1. Music training has been linked to spatial-temporal reasoning skills. (I.e. ability to read a map, put puzzles together, form mental images, transform/visualize things in space that unfold over time, and recognize relationships between objects. These skills are often helpful in science, math, and chess.)
2. Musical symbols, structure, and rhythmic training utilize fractions, ratios, and proportions, which are all important in mathematical study.
3. Increases problem finding/solving, logic and thinking skills like analysis, evaluation and the linkage/organization of ideas
4. Optimizes brain neuron development & circuitry
5. Assists motor development especially coordination of hands, eyes and body
6. Expands multiple intelligences and helps students’ transfer study, cognitive and communication skills from subject to subject in any syllabus
7. Group orchestra or ensemble activities help promote cooperation, social harmony and teach kids discipline while working together toward a common goal.
8. Music augments memory. For example, most people learn their
ABC’s by singing them. Repeating a tune in a predictable rhythmic song
structure makes memorization easier.
9. Singing is a great way to aid/improve reading ability and
instruction. Karaoke is a perfect example. Children may learn a song by ear (auditory)
but words on a TV or computer screen provide a simultaneous visual anchor.
10. In vocal music learning rhythm, phrasing, and pitch greatly enhances
language, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. This is especially
noticeable when using songs in first and second language study.
11. Improves critical reading and writing
12. Raises test scores, decreases performance anxiety, and
teaches kids how to handle/manage stress during standardized exams
13. Helps children channel unexpressed and/or negative emotions
in a positive way
14. Boosts creative thinking
15. Reading music and performing memorized pieces help children
to think ahead
16. Improvisation helps people to “think on their feet”
17. Solo performance is connected to self-esteem & self-efficacy.
(concept of self capacity) Children learn to reach for their very best.
18. When kids prepare and consistently practice for recital or
performance, they work to sing/play without errors. They generally apply
similar determination and perseverance to many future endeavors academic or
otherwise.
19. Improves understanding of homework and enables a higher
levels of concentration
20. Children who study music usually have a better attitude, are
more motivated and are less intimidated by learning new things
MUSIC IS AMAZING!!!
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