A study examined the influence of music education on nonmusical abilities, the effects of music lessons on academic performance, and cognitive abilities. The study revealed that students who participated in music lessons showed statistically higher intelligence quotients.
“GE hires a lot of engineers. We want young people who can do more than add up a string of numbers and write a coherent sentence. They must be able to solve problems, communicate ideas and be sensitive to the world around them. Participation in the arts is one of the best ways to develop these abilities.”
Come to Paige’s Music during the month of September and your first month is “on us” when you exchange your student instrument for a step-up instrument. This special offer is available on all of our step-up rental instruments in Paige’s Music, Encore Orchestral Strings, and the Indy Flute Shop throughout September.
Curious about the benefits of step-up instruments? Please watch our short video on the advantages of upgrading your instrument below.
If you wish to try any of our step-up instruments, please visit our store and our knowledgeable staff would be happy to assist you! You can contact us at sales@paigesmusic.com or by calling 1-800-382-1099.
The vast majority —96 percent— of the school principals interviewed in a recent study agree that participation in music education encourages and motivates students to stay in school. Further, 89 percent of principals feel that a high-quality music education program contributes to their school achieving higher graduation rates.
“I believe arts education in music, theater, dance, and the visual arts is one of the most creative ways we have to find the gold that is buried just beneath the surface. They (children) have an enthusiasm for life a spark of creativity, and vivid imaginations that need training – training that prepares them to become confident young men and women.”
Our latest Staff Spotlight is with Mark Flight. Mark joined Paige’s Music back in 1989 in the sheet music department. Learn more about Mark by watching his spotlight interview.
“To be the next great inventor of something we haven’t dreamed of yet, you need to have creative skills. Music really fosters those creative skills.”
“Music education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them – a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement. The future of our nation depends on providing our children with a complete education that includes music.”