Tuning In: Six Benefits of Music Education for Kids

In Jenny Silverstone Today, children of all ages experience rigorous career preparation as part of their education. School systems strive to implement mandated standards to help students excel in standardized testing and gain necessary skills for future job opportunities. In this worthwhile pursuit, many creative school programs such as art and music are deemed unnecessary and cut from the curriculum. What many schools do not realize, however, is that programs such as music education can have major positive impacts on growth and development. These six benefits of music education show how music can benefit children now and goes hand-in-hand with their preparation for future endeavours. (Read More)