Some studies suggests that music lessons provide children with important developmental benefits beyond simply the knowledge or skill of playing a musical instrument.
Research suggests that musical lessons may enhance intelligence and academic achievement, build self-esteem and improve discipline.
A recent Rockefeller Foundation Study found that music majors have the highest rate of admittance to medical schools, followed by biochemistry and the humanities.
On SAT tests, the national average scores were 427 on the verbal and 476 on math.
At the same time, music students averaged 465 on the verbal and 497 on the math - 38 and 21 points higher, respectively.
Research suggests that musical lessons may enhance intelligence and academic achievement, build self-esteem and improve discipline.
A recent Rockefeller Foundation Study found that music majors have the highest rate of admittance to medical schools, followed by biochemistry and the humanities.
On SAT tests, the national average scores were 427 on the verbal and 476 on math.
At the same time, music students averaged 465 on the verbal and 497 on the math - 38 and 21 points higher, respectively.