“Music should be studied not for the sake of one, but of many benefits.” – Aristotle
Music is innate to human life. As the studies of neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin have shown us, all children have the ability to learn music whatever their developmental stage, and music is too important to deny them the opportunity to nurture that capacity. Music teaches children about the world and society they live in. It indoctrinates them to our cultural values and creates better world-citizens. Lyrics provide an exploration of languages both native and foreign. Songs of various eras provide a cultural context that makes our history more tangible. Musical theory explores a practical application of the aesthetics of mathematics and physics.
Music education also stimulates the personal growth of every child. Musical creation builds bonds, promotes team work, and teaches the individual to contribute to the greater group’s goals. The practice of an instrument instills the rewards of discipline and perseverance. Performance develops inner strength, grace and poise. Most importantly, the act of “musicking” develops constructive outlets for emotional processing and self-expression – something ever more crucial in our society. Music education is vital to all of us and I bear that in mind every day that I teach.
Music is innate to human life. As the studies of neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin have shown us, all children have the ability to learn music whatever their developmental stage, and music is too important to deny them the opportunity to nurture that capacity. Music teaches children about the world and society they live in. It indoctrinates them to our cultural values and creates better world-citizens. Lyrics provide an exploration of languages both native and foreign. Songs of various eras provide a cultural context that makes our history more tangible. Musical theory explores a practical application of the aesthetics of mathematics and physics.
Music education also stimulates the personal growth of every child. Musical creation builds bonds, promotes team work, and teaches the individual to contribute to the greater group’s goals. The practice of an instrument instills the rewards of discipline and perseverance. Performance develops inner strength, grace and poise. Most importantly, the act of “musicking” develops constructive outlets for emotional processing and self-expression – something ever more crucial in our society. Music education is vital to all of us and I bear that in mind every day that I teach.