Benefits of Music Study for Children

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Much research has been done on the benefits of music study for children. The benefits go beyond the ability to play music and into other areas of their lives. Music training, specifically piano instruction, enhances children's abstract reasoning skills necessary for learning math and science. Rhythmic movement plays a role in helping children with the reading process. The understanding of music positively enhances problem-solving skills, areas of self-expression, the growth of memory skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. Children can easily use these natural outcomes of studying music to succeed in learning in all areas of their lives.