Private Clarinet Lessons From Sally Harrop

A question that is often asked is 'what are the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument?' Well there’s actually a study by the Gallup Organization, where they conducted a survey with over 1000 participants to answer this question for children and teenagers. Here are some of the results:
96% thought that playing in a band helps to develop teamwork skills 95% thought music is part of a well-rounded education 85% percent believed participating in a school music program... corresponds with better grades 93% said playing an instrument helps children make friends 88% said playing an instrument teaches children discipline 97% said playing an instrument helps a child appreciate arts and culture 71% believed that teenagers who play an instrument are less likely to have discipline problems 78% said learning a musical instrument helps you do better in other subjects
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