There has been a large body of research praising the benefits
of a musical education over at least the last three decades.The
benefits of participating (in music from the very early sta-
ges of life are well documented.These benefits include things
like the development of language and reasoning,increased coor
dination(协调),further development of emotion,memory,crea
tive thinking,and teamwork.
The unique part that music education seems to offer is devel-
oped in areas that few other subjects do and it helps students
show noticeable improvement with ability in these different sub
jects.If you remain unconvinced so far,then take a moment to
think carefully about what Chinese philosopher and poet Xunzi