The benefits of musical training (for both children and adults!) are endless. PBS and the National Association for Music Education specifically lists the following as consequences of music education:
- Language Development
- Increased IQ
- Larger growth of neural activity (the brain works harder)
- Spatial intelligence (also necessary for math skills)
- Improved test scores
- Improved memorization scores
- Emotional intelligence and development of empathy
- Development of creative thinking
- Preparation for the creative economy of the 21st century
- Learning teamwork as part of a band or orchestra
- Being disciplined and learning a skill one can be proud of
Learn more by reading the full articles here:
http://www.nafme.org/20-important-benefits-of-music-in-our-schools/
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-benefits-of-music-education/
