"Research studies have shown, music education has been determined to improve school attendance, the ability to work in teams, self-esteem, self-discipline, early cognitive development, creativity, spatial reasoning skills, basic math and reading skills, in addition to the knowledge of other cultures and history. Music has the potential to help children develop important life skills."

                                                                                                                                        - Chely Wright

Why Music Education?

Music education improves SAT scores, school attendance, the ability to work in teams, self-esteem, self-discipline, early cognitive development, creativity, spatial reasoning skills, basic math and reading skills.

 

Scientific studies prove that music participation builds brainpower in children by enhancing vital intellectual skills. As a result, music participation increases a child's ability to learn basic math and reading.

 

Students involved in music are less likely to be involved in gangs, drugs, or alcohol abuse and have better attendance in school.   Most importantly though, students enjoy it!

 

Want To Learn More About Music Education?

You can visit the National Association For Music Education's website. Click  HERE.

 

 You can listen to a public service announcement that Chely recorded for the MENC.