Music touches the mind, body and spirit. It is a compelling, meaningful, and powerful force in our lives. The serious study of music is vital to the appreciation and understanding of our culture and cultures of the world. Recent research has found that music uses both sides of the brain, a fact that makes it valuable in all areas of development. Music affects the growth of a child’s brain academic
ally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Research shows that music is to the brain as physical exercise is to the human body. Music tones the brain for auditory fitness and allows it to decipher between tone and pitch. Children who study a musical instrument are more likely to excel in all of their studies, work better in teams, have enhanced critical thinking skills, stay in school, and pursue further education.
