The Role Of Music : How Music Is Important To Music

Living in a world surrounded by noises and sounds, one cannot deny that music lives all around them. Schools, street corners, sporting events, there is one thing you will always find: music. Music education is quickly becoming defunct in schools, as many try to decry its many benefits. A growing emphasis on the concrete subjects of math and science, whose benefits are more immediate, are pushing the creativity and imagination of music classes to the back of the budget. Music education is no longer described as stimulating and exciting, but rather unnecessary and distracting. But the benefits of having an education in music is undeniable. Simply being around music can have a positive impact on life. Music enables the human race to discover emotions that they have never uncovered before. The human mind is refreshed by music; “our imagination and memories are stimulated by the sounds, and summon feelings and memories associated with the musical sound” (Wingell 15). Without music, the world would be silent. Lifeless. No matter what language one speaks or what culture one is from, music is a universal language, connecting the hearts of people around the entire world. In schools throughout the nation, that connection is being severed because of budget cuts and lack of funding, but the benefits of music education are clear. The benefits of having an education in music are not only present in the classroom; a lasting impact is also left on the social and emotional growth of a person, though the gains may not be evinced immediately. Participating in musical education programs in schools can give students the opportunity to form lasting friendships and to gain skills that will last them their entire lives. Music education can be beneficial to students because it enhances students’ performance in the classroom, aids in improving student’s interest and engagement in school, and advances students’ social and emotional growth.

Scientists have established the existence of strong links between music and personal development. They claim that playing an instrument can increase the student’s sense of achievement, self-esteem, confidence; persistence, punctuality and discipline (Gardiner et al. 1996)

There are many ways to tell a story. Throughout my life I’ve find this to be true. As a storyteller myself, I always try my best to utilize the many different approaches to telling a story. Whether through music, books, poetry, drawings, films, etc. I’ve tried them all. I’ve always been fascinated by other people's stories. I will always try to retell them myself. Most of the time I usually just talk about them. But once in awhile, I like to use what I think is the most powerful form of storytelling, music. Music has been part of my life for a while now. Throughout middle school and high school I was in both Band and Choir. And throughout these years I come to understand the power that music has with storytelling. Especially in films, I’ve grown up watching films and they have impacted my life greatly. The films, “Jesus Christ Super Star,” “La La Land,” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” have a musical score that expresses a story better than any words could ever express.

Music and music education teaches values and skills and that can be used throughout one’s lifetime, as well as helping to reduce stress in students. In Ken Petress´ article , ¨The Importance of Music Education¨,

Music is capable of helping children learn lifelong skills, and can make them overall a happier, creative, disciplined person. An article titled “Why Play Music-Kids” by Sharon Bryant states, “4 of 5 top benefits teachers see in the potential of music education to help students: express themselves (92%), become more confident (90%), develop better practice habits (89%), and more self-discipline (88%)” (Bryant 1). Children can sometimes struggle with social skills such as sharing, teamwork, confidence, and self-esteem. Children can learn to accomplish short-term goals to work towards a long-term goal through music. Becoming a master of an instrument is a long-term goal achieved over years of training. The persistence of reaching short-term goals to reach a long-term goal helps teach children how to make progress towards their dreams (“5 Reasons” 1). Another important life skill children can learn, is motivation and self-discipline. Students find motivation in the music they are learning. They must practice consistently and learn the music through self-discipline (“5 Reasons” 1). Along with self-discipline, a child can learn to not give up easily through lessons. Playing an instrument teaches kids to persevere through practice (Bryant 1). Students also learn the consequences of their actions and how to

Music seems to have become a main trend in the world today. Music is everywhere, whether in bookstores, cosmetic stores or supermarkets. According to research, there are 51% of people who listen to music every day, 26% almost every day, and only 1% of people who never listen to music (Surveys, 2017). In this essay, first, we are going to discuss the relationship developed through music cloud. Second, how technology both improves music and bring problems. Third, we will also introduce the relationship between music and memory. Last, as we mentioned that music is popular now, so students are willing to choose music as their major and parents also want to their child learn music when they are young.

The argument whether music should be taught in school has continued dividing both scholars and influential people to date. Both are backing their side of preference based on what they think is right and moral. People believe that music waste time that can be used to learn other important subjects such as maths and science. Music plays a significant role in improving student's grade since it develops numerous skills need to successes in school. Physical exposure to music classes and being actively involved in music stimulates the brain and changes the mind for the better. Despite numerous people disagree with the inclusion of music as part of school curriculum, its educational benefits are numerous because it helps the student with their academic success.

Many people believe that arts and music programs hold no beneficial value to students other than for an extracurricular activity. Others believe that there are no benefits and that these activities are a waste of time. However, research has shown that music education provides great benefits and values to the adolescents that are involved in their schools music program (“Music Matters”). Music plays a large role in the advancement of academic scores and allows juveniles to express themselves in an inspiring way. Music education programs, be it instrumental or vocal, helps students to become successful later in life and goes to show that music is an important aspect of many children’s lives. Music education may provide important benefits towards students’ academics by improving their concentration levels and cultivating higher order thinking skills that may increase academic achievement.

Music is a very telling form of expression. Whether it is the lyrics themselves, the tone in which they’re said or the rhythm of the music, there are many methods in which music expresses the artist’s opinion to his audience. The introduction of new methods of expression in music by tinkering with old methods are how new musical ideas are discovered. In the past, Miles Davis’ explorations into jazz fusion and modal jazz music pushed the envelope. Now, Kanye West’s explorations through samples, orchestration and rhythms shape the direction of music.

Ludwig van Beethoven was beaten every day by his father. This was so Ludwig could become a prodigy just like Mozart. His father would deprive him of sleep so that Ludwig could get some extra rehearsal time. This man caused Beethoven to become a genius in music performance and composition. Imagine if he wasn’t made to learn about music. Since he is one of the greatest influential composers in music, his knowledge wouldn’t have been passed down through the generations. Students shouldn’t be forced to learn about music like Beethoven was, but they can choose to love it on their own. They can only get this opportunity if music programs are added to part of their education. When music education classes are added to the curriculum, the children benefit immensely.

When someone asks me what’s something that is really important to you or you couldn’t live without I always say my music. I think music is something everyone should have in their life because it does amazing things for people’s lives some even say it’s the window to our soul. Music can change people mentally and physically which is why I think it’s so powerful. Playing an instrument is something that can require you to be independent and responsible for your own practicing which helps and can resemble when developing life skills. When listening and or playing music it does something chemical to your brain whether you’re an infant, teenager or adult. A music teacher can only get you so far it soon becomes a you thing because you eventually have to understand the music in a different and deeper way. When I talk to people about music I always say you can be the person who listens to music and just thinks it’s cool or you can be the person who really analyzes the music and can see the story/emotion behind it.

Today, school districts have been devaluing the importance of music. School districts are forced to cut spending on music education and replace it with other important classes, such as physical education. Music classes were the first to be cut because given a small to budget elementary schools, school officials have seen that music classes were unnecessary to education and believe that it has no benefit. I disagree with this statement because I believe it is crucial to have music education at a young age. Luckily, when I was in elementary school, there was still music education and has influenced me to become a musician because music has helped me with school and work. Having music education allows a child’s brain to develop a fully active brain, since music functions the creative side of the brain. However, studies have shown that music has helped with the left side of the brain as well, allowing students to build thinking skills and raise test scores such as the SAT.

Have you ever wondered how the world would be like without music? Since the beginning of time, music has been a huge impact on people. From the classical music of Mozart to Drake's new album, it has always been a big part of history and has effected everyone in one way or another. For some people, music has always been a major part of their daily life, It's helped many get work done, relax, and just pass the time. So we should all know how music affects life, whether in a positive or negative way. I want people to get a better understanding of music and realize how important it really is. Even if we realize it or not, we are all affected by music in one way or another.

Music is a piece of art that goes into the ears straight to the heart. For some people it helps them to escape from the reality they live in. It helps to heal, it’s an expression of humanity, and it’s something we are all touched by. It’s like a voice and it speaks to us in many different ways. It can heal us from painful or stressful situations, helps us to study and do homework, and it helps us to motivate ourselves to exercise. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music. Everybody is passionate about music and there is so many different types of music. For example, classical, rock, piano, r&b, k-pop, opera, latin, country, and etc. There’s so many more types of genres of music but everybody loves all different types of music and we listen to music based on our emotions and how we’re feeling.

In a world of such vibrant colors, sounds, and breathtaking scenery is something else that can be so beautiful, but so painful at the same time; You can have the language of love that will sweep you off your feet with words of sweet nothings, melody enticing poetry, and floating sounds of harps and flutes dancing upon your ears. Language can also be the tongue of war that oozes with hatred, vengeance, and fear that pierces down to the very core of our being. So what does languages such as these and the many others that fill this vast world around us do for us as an individual, culture, society? Also we must ponder just where language comes from, do you create it or is it creating us?