Benefits of Music Education

A.  Music education prepares students to learn

1.     Enhances fine motor skills

2.     Prepares the brain for achievement

3.     Fosters superior working memory

4.     Cultivates better thinking skills

B.  Music education facilitates student academic achievement

1.     Improves recall and retention of verbal information

2.     Advances math achievement

3.     Boosts reading and English language arts (ELA) skills

4.     Improves average SAT scores

C.  Music education develops the creative capacities for lifelong success

1.     Sharpens student attentiveness

2.     Strengthens perseverance

3.     Equips students to be creative

4.     Supports better study habits and self-esteem

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