The Importance of a Music Education
Learning music enhances the development of the mind in that it promotes strong cognitive skills, logical thought patterns, discipline and creativity. A music education causes a student to meet challenges whether it’s mastering an instrument, singing, reading or writing music. Based on how the student approaches the challenge determines the outcome of it. For instance, the student must examine the challenge in order to determine how to persevere successfully. This raises the conscious awareness of the student and puts the student in a position to solve a problem or overcome an obstacle thus strengthening cognitive skills. Once the challenge has been analyzed, the student must rationalize as to how to solve the problem or overcome the obstacle, which encourages logical thought patterns. Once this is done, a consistent course of study or regular practice patterns must take place in order to master the challenge, which gives the student solid discipline skills. After the challenge is mastered, the student is equipped to repeat the process for the next musical challenge. If the student continues to study music, then other areas of music such as history should be studied. Eventually, this will help uncover the inner musical expression that may lie dormant within the student if it is not explored. This brings forth the student’s creative ability. A sound music education opens the door to the mind that leads to endless paths of learning, skill development and pleasure. Anyone studying music will reap benefits that positively impact his/her life inside and outside of a music instruction classroom.
Question:
1. If all of this information is true, then why isn't a music education, mandatory in every school system?
2. If all of this information is true, then why is the music program (along with other fine arts programs) cut when budgets need to be trimmed?
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Funding is a major issue. Some schools would rather see money go toward books and learning devices, but I feel that the arts are just as important. Every child expresses an interest in some form of art, and to not have available, limits the child. And now you have a child that is frustrated so, those new books don't even matter to them. We have to start showing concern for the dreams of our children. They need to be well-rounded. Every does not want to be the next Einstein, they should have options.
ReplyDeleteMusic is really a part of our lives. Without this all will be dull. We can get a lot of benefits in music that is why we need to study music education.
ReplyDeleteEducation is the process by which our mind develops through format learning at an Institution like a school, college, or university. It is mental and intellectual training which provides opportunities of growth and helps to overcome obstacles to progress. Therefore, It is often compared to light which removes the darkness of ignorance and helps us distinguish between right and wrong.
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