Recent research has shown that learning music is of great benefit in many ways to the development of children, not just from an educational point of view:

• The ability to concentrate.
• To work with others.
• Self discipline - to work at something until it is right.
• Listening skills
• Creativity.
• It benefits aspects of maths learning.

We also find that children who learn a musical instrument are more likely to be successful in other areas of their education. This can be partly explained by the way playing an instrument develops a sense of self worth and success. Children begin to believe in their ability to achieve and succeed. They gain in confidence.