Why learn Music ?

Music participation provides a unique opportunity for literacy

preparation. Whether the children are singing, playing, or listening,
teachers direct them to listen and hear in new ways which exercises
their aural discrimination. Playing instruments and adding movement
to the lessons teaches children about sequential learning which is
essential in reading comprehension.

Plato once said that music “is a more potent instrument than any
other for education”.

Recent research has found that music uses both sides of the brain, a
fact that makes it valuable in all areas of development. Music affects
the growth of a child’s brain academically, emotionally, physically and
spiritually.

Benefits of learning Music

• Music lessons help develop reading and listening skills, and
improve concentration levels.

• Learning an instrument helps to enhance motor skills; reading

notes and playing help to foster hand-eye co-ordination.

• Group music lessons help in social development, by

encouraging cohesiveness through group playing.

• Practice, performances, ensemble activities and examinations

help to build discipline and self-confidence.

• Music is a means for self expression, as well as fosters

creativity and imagination

• Music is an art form. Students of the arts are exposed to

craftsmanship and learn to differentiate good work from
mediocre.
• Above all, music is fun.