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The Importance Of Music Lessons

Music enhances the development of learning by synchronized engagement of senses, muscles, and intellect.

School age students of music and the arts have higher grades, better standardized test scores on the verbal and math portions of the SAT, better attendance in school, and are more active in community affairs as documented by multiple studies performed at higher level institutions. 

Music cultivates skills that are useful throughout life for both children and adults.  These include concentration, coordination, perseverance, self-confidence and esteem as well as relaxation.  Music provides benefits that can counterbalance highly competitive activities.

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Many colleges view participation in arts and music as a way of broadening the understanding and appreciation of the world.

Music provides all kinds of physical and mental benefits for both children and adults.  Study of a musical instrument strengthens cognitive skills as well as auditory memory and the ability to hear speech in noisy environments.  Music relaxes the mind and reduces anxiety and depression.

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The adjustment decisions involved in the performance of a musical instrument for tempo, tone, style, rhythm, and phrasing train the brain to be good at organizing and conducting numerous activities at once.

Music is a language that brings people together.  It is a bridge to connect with others.  Music uses communication, creativity, and cooperation to enrich lives.

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