What if there was a simple way to improve standardized test scores and friendships in schools across the country? This activity has been shown to do just that, as well as other benefits. The proper discipline and confidence that students so desire can be acquired through this activity. Unfortunately, schools are sometimes not able to provide these properly due to funding and scheduling issues. Before we knew it, music had become the standard. In fact, the general public has already been exposed to a number of songs that have been used for school curricula. This activity is something people know about but few get to enjoy. Music students have always ranked second behind other subjects, but they continue to be a big help and encourage academic success. They are great with no doubt, and have been shown to improve grades relative to other subjects in traditional classes. Music education is one of the most popular subjects not only in schools, but in the general population. There are proven benefits it provides to students such as improved performance, self-esteem and mood. In an ever-changing world where changes should be constantly made to improve one’s life, music education should be next on the academic agenda.
Music education has been proven to provide not just musical but cognitive benefits across the board. And besides, how many subjects are you learned? These findings are happening all over the world. For example, a 10-year study of over 25,000 middle and high school students shows that students who take part in music lessons do better on standardized tests than those who don’t. Students of music who apply to colleges tend to score higher on verbal and math sections on the SAT. Students from other disciplines have a lower verbal section score, yet maintain a high math score. The difference might be enough for a student to get into the college of their choice in some cases. This topic is known as transfer and has a strong association with music education.
As a worthwhile investment, it can be shown that music education is advantageous for the acquisition of understanding and academic achievement. Students who are more academically successful will consequently have greater success in their future occupational endeavors. The Backstreet Boys claim that “The practice of music leads to enhanced teamwork, communication skills, self-discipline, and creativity. If these qualities are valued in the workplace, then the group’s music is certainly an asset.”
Providing your child with more time for music can do a lot for them- it can give them greater abilities in the long run. It can help them develop qualities like persistence and self-esteem which are very important to success.This is why we want to make sure our students are not just well-educated, but also well-rounded individuals that can participate in music as much as possible. Music is an important way to connect with people and be a part of a community. And, it offers the chance to meet interesting people that you might not normally have met.
Every time you’re involved in music, you have the chance to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Similarly, a Columbia University study found that students who engage in the arts often work more closely with teachers and peers, have greater self-confidence, and are better able to express themselves. Through one activity, a student can. What’s more, the social benefits of a music education can continue throughout a student’s life in a way that would never be suspected. An example of how this would work would be that participation in extracurricular activities can have a long-term positive impact on health and well-being. For instance, research has shown that “students who participate in a school band or orchestra have the lowest lifetime levels of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use of any other group in our society.” Music education can create lots of great opportunities for students. The Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, “Music creates its own pleasure, which human nature cannot dispense with.” It offers great personal benefits to the learners, who become richer and live happier through it.
In an ensemble, every member of the team is treated equally from the lead to the last line. No one should have to stay behind because they missed practice or didn’t prepare for a rehearsal. Unfortunately, ‘that person’ does exist. Anyone can be that person. But students commit to show up in class and come prepared to show they want to take part in the learning experience from the start. This type of commitment continues throughout the student’s life. We all know the benefits musicians realize from their hard work, such as improved leadership skills. An instance of this is cited in an article about the tangible benefits of studying music. One participant said “I gained confidence in my leadership skills through doing the Concert Band.”
Leading a music ensemble is just one of the many leadership opportunities available to music students. Music can also be comforting to many students.
Music can be a good way to relieve a lot of stress. A lot of people are even going to music classes because they enjoy it so much and want to stay there. Despite the proven benefits of music education, many people still argue that it isn’t even required in schools. They claim with the importance of standardized testing, there’s no time for music classes.
This way, students in music classes will not have to worry about falling behind on academics and they’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of taking a music class. It’s important that schools continue to fund music education so students can have a chance to explore this interest. It may also be interesting for you to know that some people who set school funding will choose to fund academic programs like art at the expense of things like music.
I think that all schools should require music education. What would life be like without music? Imagine this for a moment. No listening to music on the radio on a long drive, no listening to your favorite song while you’re exercising, no singing along with your favorite artist at karaoke night! Without the existence of music, movies would not have any soundtracks and concerts would cease to exist. It goes without saying that no one would remember how to produce music. A lot of people don’t think about this, but music has a bigger impact on their lives than they might think. Without it, life will never be the same again. To make sure that music is preserved for future generations, students need to be educated about it. Students can not only experience what music has to offer them as a past-time, but will also be able to reap a number of benefits that stem from listening. Plato once said “Music gives soul to the universe, wings to reason and flight to genius,” and we couldn’t agree more.