Why Music?

This page provides articles and research that support the academic benefits of music education. Roll your mouse over a title and click to see the article or video. Disclaimer: Some of the pages contain links to other items not researched or vetted for pertinent information. 

Videos:

What Playing A Musical Instrument Does To Your Brain

What Does a Drummer's Brain Look Like? 

Why an A is Not Enough

Articles

20 Important Benefits of Music In Our Schools

How Music Can Fix Schools

10+ Values Marching Band Students Learn And Why You Should Hire Them

How music education influenced Larry Page (Google CEO)

Music’s Effect on the Brain: An Infographic

The Surprising Thing You Should Learn to Raise Your IQ, Improve Memory and Language Fluency