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90% of Americans believe music brings a family closer together.
The piano is the definition of "interactivity." It brings us the joy of creative exploration. It gives us intimate knowledge of some of the most beautiful compositional art the world has ever known. It's a proven stress reliever. Plus it's an activity that's as rewarding alone as when shared with family or friends
For ages, amateur and professional musicians have talked about music's life-affirming qualities. But in just the last decade, science has finally begun to prove what so many have known in their hearts for so long: That music making has life enhancing powers.
Piano Raises Conceptual Scores
Piano Raises Conceptual Scores U. Of California, Irvine researchers found that after six months of piano lessons, preschoolers performed 34% higher on spatial-temporal testing than those who received no training and those who received computer training.
Music Students Score Higher on SATs
College-bound seniors who'd had music experience scored 52 points higher on the verbal portion of their SAT's and 37 points higher in math (89 points combined) than those without art instruction.
Profiles of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board 1998