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Music Lessons to Strengthen Critical Thinking

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^Music, Art and Makerspaces ^21st Century Skills ^Extra-curricular/At-Home All Ages Strategy

Skills

Flexible Thinking Self-regulation Abstract Reasoning

Music Lessons to Strengthen Critical Thinking

For all students

How To Apply It!

  1. There are countless studies that identify the correlation (though not necessarily causation) between academic achievement and musical training.
  2. In order to learn and play music, students must pay close attention, develop sequencing skills, memorize patterns, play the notes and prepare for what is to come.
  3. While studying music, students are following and adjusting to rhythmic patterns.
  4. Participating in a duet or as part of group requires listening carefully and paying attention to details.
  5. Playing an instrument has the added value of developing physical skills.
  6. Involvement in music can be a relaxing and enjoyable break, allowing a student to decompress after a day at school before diving into the night's homework. Music and the arts also give many children a sense of achievement and improve public-performance confidence.

Why It Works (the Science Of Learning)!

Regardless of how you quantify it, there are clear benefits from musical training in the areas of working memory, attention, flexible thinking, and initiation. Overall, artistic training provides transferable skills that help children develop into well-rounded, productive adults.