Benefits of a Strong Music Education
- Success in society
- Success in school
- Success in life
“Self discipline, patience, sensitivity, coordination and the ability to memorize and concentration are all enhanced in the study of music. These skills will follow your child on whatever path he or she chooses in life. If you are looking for a way to provide your child with a source of life-long satisfaction and accomplishment, music education is an excellent first step.” - Steinway and Sons
Data from the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 showed that music participants received more academic honors and awards than non-music students, and that the percentage of music participants receiving A’s and B’s was higher than the percentage of non-participants receiving those grades.
Students with coursework and experience in musical performance scored 51 points higher on the verbal portion of the SAT and 39 points higher on the SAT math portion than students with no coursework or experience with music.
From data compiled by the Music Educators National Conference.