CHAPTER TEN: THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC TRAINING ON THE CHILD'S BRAIN AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Ejiofor Onyiuke, Chioma Onyiuke

Abstract


A growing body of research reveals the beneficial effects of music on education. Research indicates that music plays an important role in the brain development of a child. Furthermore, researchers believe that children, who have more exposure to music and music training, benefit from enhanced brain activity, which has been shown to increase child's abilities to perform certain academic tasks. In addition, many practical life skills are acquired through music learning and music training. Therefore, music education is believed to deserve the status as an equally significant core subject. A review of the literature demonstrates the benefits of music education, discussing the influence of music on the child's brain development, academic performance, and practical life skills.

 

Keywords: Music education, child's brain development, cognitive development and practical life skills.


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