Middle school and high school instrumental music students scored much higher than their non-band peers in standardized tests.
Students exposed to music-based lessons scored a full 100% higher on fractions tests than those student who were not.
Music majors are the most likely group of college grads to be admitted to medical school.
A McGill Univ. study found that pattern recognition scores improved significantly for students given piano instruction.
The study also also found that self-esteem and musical skills measures improved for the students given piano instruction.
Research shows that piano students are better equipped to comprehend mathematical and scientific concepts.
Young children with developed rhythm skills perform better academically in early school years.
High school music students score higher on SATs in both verbal and math than their peers.
College-age musicians are emotionally healthier than their non-musician counterparts.
The world's top academic countries place a high value on music education.