The Fish Thinks About Music Education

It is time again for all the guppies to swim in their schools.  Parents concern 
themselves with the academic needs of their children, but are they attending to 
their musical needs as well?

The little fry need music for so many reason!

1. Music causes people to be more civilized (I exclude the expletive laden and 
oversexed hip hop and rap music from this category) 

2. Music participation makes kids smarter.   They use both sides of the brain at once.

3. Music brings people and communities together.

4.  Music participation is a healthy release from daily stress.

5.  Practicing music brings discipline into the lives of kids.

6.  Music participation, whether in a band or a choir, teaches teamwork and cooperation.

There are so many good reasons to get those small fry into a music class.
Whether yours participate in a school program, or you enroll them in lessons or community programs,  your children will benefit greatly.

Here are some links about the arts and academic achievement:

Arts Education Partnership
Music Education: The Cornerstone to Developing a Well-Rounded Individual