We can watch young children singing, dancing, laughing, and playing and see how much they enjoy music. But it's amazing to stop and think about all the benefits children gain from music in the classroom and at home. A recent article from the Children's Music Workshop, "Twelve Benefits of Music Education", points out just a few:
"Music study develops skills that are necessary in the workplace. It focuses on "doing," as opposed to observing, and teaches students how to perform, literally, anywhere in the world....In the music classroom, students can also learn to better communicate and cooperate with one another.
Music study enhances teamwork skills and discipline.
Students of the arts learn to think creatively and to solve problems by imagining various solutions....Questions about the arts do not have only one right answer."
For the complete article, click here
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