Learning Music Can Make Kids Smarter
A Research Review
Scientific Research Shows Music Study Helps Young Brains Develop...
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Music is a basic building block of intelligence Playing music develops critical neural connections
Benefits of Music Study...
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Improves Spatial Reasoning
Improves Flexibility of Thought Builds Abstract Reasoning Skills Develops Good Work Habits
Music Prepares Kids for Science & Math
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Piano instruction improves math centers of the brain Preschoolers perform 34% higher in spatial-temporal tests
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Music Training Helps Under-Achievers
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Music and visual arts training given to under-performing first graders
After 7 months art students surpass peers in math tests Marked improvement in behavior and attitude
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Music Helps Students Grasp Math
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Eighth, quarter and half notes used to teach fractions
Test group scored 100% better in math skill
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High School Music Makers’ Test Scores Higher
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Dept. of Educ. tracked 25,000 students over ten years
Music-making students outperformed non-musical peers Results same for all socio-economic groups
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Music Students Score Higher SATs
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Average 57 points higher in verbal Average 41 points higher in math
Music Students Enjoy Greater College Success
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Music majors are better readers Music majors are most successful med school applicants
Student Musicians Less Likely To Have Alcohol Problems
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Study of 362 college-age students at University of Texas Music-makers less likely to abuse all substances
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Music Making Develops The Brain in Many Ways
• Better Math Skills • Better Reading Skills • Better Social Skills
What We Support
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Music is a core subject It should be taught to all students It should be taught in all grades
Give Our Children the Advantages of Music
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Playing a musical instrument can help our kids become better students and better citizens
Learning Music Can Make Kids Smarter
A Research Review