A BREAKTHROUGH ADVOCACY FOR
MUSIC PROGRAMS IN U.S. EDUCATION

"The theory of relativity occurred to me by intuition, and music is the driving force behind this intuition. My parents had me study the violin from the time I was six. My new discovery is the result of musical perception……I see my life in terms of music."– Albert Einstein

Leading Music Advocacy Organizations:

National Association For Music Educator  | National Association Of Music Merchants  | American String Teachers Association | Mr. Holland's Opus | Global Strings Alliance  | Music Unites | D'Addario | Music For All | Country Music Association | Gift Of Music

How The Brain Is Affected By Music:

Music training can change children’s brain structure and boost decision-making network | Children’s Brain Develop Faster With Exposure To Music, Study Proves | The science of why music improves our memory and verbal intelligence | Does Music Training Enhance Literacy Skills? A Meta-Analysis | The Relationship Between Music Education and Brain Development | ARTSpeaks Full Lecture: Music and the Brain | Music Education and Brain Development | How Musical Training Affects Cognitive Development: Rhythm, Reward and other Modulating Variables | Music and the Brain (Diagram) | Music Boosts Brain Connectivity Study | Broader Minded | QZ.Com Article | IDEAS.TED Article | NAMM Foundation Research | Time Magazine Article | Psychology Today Article | Scientific Study | TEDEd Video | Albert Einstein Article | The remarkable ‘plasticity’ of musicians’ brains

How Education Is Affected By Music:

Study finds ensemble music programs positively affect students' character, competence| Taking Music Lessons Positively Impacts Children's Academic Performance | Early Childhood | The impact of instrumental music learning on attainment at age 16: a pilot study | Arts activities help children's social and emotional development, review of research shows| What if every child had access to music education from birth? | Study: Music Education Could Help Close The Achievement Gap Between Poor And Affluent Students | Music in Mind Evaluation| The Power of Music |
Derelict School Becomes National Leader by Making a Surprising Subject Compulsory | Benefits of Musical Education (Infographic) | High school students who study music perform better at math, English, and science

How Success Is Affected By Music:

Music is a powerful contributor to young people’s wellbeing | More Evidence That Trained Musicians Are Superior Thinkers | Music Makes Youth Makes | Is Music the Key to Success? | Your Taste In Music says a lot about Your Bank Account | Music also matters in the real world

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