Benefits of Reading Music

There is often a debate regarding the value of learning note reading versus simply playing by ear. Here is why learning to read the notes on the page is so important.

Music enhances the process of learning. The systems they nourish, which include our integrated sensory, attention, cognitive, emotional and motor capacities, are shown to be the driving forces behind all other learning. Taking this one step further, learning to read the notes on a page is an integral part of the benefits that participating in music provides.



 Faster Learning: Students who learn to read music also learn other subjects at a faster rate as opposed to students who do not study musical notation.

 Bigger Brains: Studies show that people who have learned to read music have larger brains.

 Later Career Success: A CA study found that 75% of Silicon Valley CEO’s had instrumental music education as a child, which included learning to read music.

 Stay in School: A Chicago study showed that high school students who had a musical education were less likely to drop out of school. Students who learn to read music are more likely to complete school.

 Autism, ADHD and Brain Trauma: Learning music and music therapy already are effective for improving autism, ADHD and brain trauma. Learning to read music can be a very important source of successes, increasing rates of learning and improving behavior.