Why Music Education is Important: A Multitude of Musical Benefits

Music has fascinated humans for over 35,000 years. During this time we’ve evolved from living in hunter-gatherer tribes, to villages, cities, nations, and empires. We’ve founded new belief systems, drafted new forms of government, and explored everything from the corners of the globe to the moon! We may not look, act, or live the same way we did 35,000 years ago, but the love of music our species coveted back then is still very much alive in us and our societies today. The benefits of investing in music education stretch beyond competence on an instrument. Learning a musical instrument fosters positive mental health, improves cognitive function, and connects people with a worldwide community.

Lifelong happiness

Research shows that playing music positively impacts mental health. It reduces stress and can lower blood pressure.

Playing in public and learning new pieces help boost confidence and self esteem.

Playing in a group can lead to developing lasting friendships and memorable experiences.

Cognitive Benefits

Learning music from a young age has been proven to enhance memory and problem solving skills. Research shows that practice can help regulate moods and improve sleep quality.

Global Language

Music is a language that connects people from all over the world. By learning an instrument, you are able to communicate, non-verbally, with a foreign community which may be harder to reach for non-musicians. 

The benefits listed above are why we believe music education should be widely available to the American youth.