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Why Study Music

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There is a myriad of reasons for studying music.  It enhances cognitive, social, health, and education skills.

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Benefits of Music Study in Children

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Social and Educational Benefits:

  • Music education facilitates student academic achievement

  • Improves recall and retention of verbal information   

  • Advances math achievement

  • Boosts reading and English language arts skills

  • Increases average SAT scores 

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https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2014-06-01/benefits-learning-and-playing-music-adults

 

https://www.nammfoundation.org/educator-resources/why-learn-play-music-advocacy-brochure-0?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIouLYy_CL6AIVCaGzCh2UYg80EAAYASAAEgLiGfD_BwE

 

 

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Benefits of Music Study in Adults


Health Benefits:

  • Reduces stress and heart rate

  • Can improve the quality of sleep

  • Lifts moods and helps alleviate depression

 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/music-and-health

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