The child who is taught how to create music is also learning something significant about his innate creativity. It is only a short jump from that realization to making the connection between self-discipline and performance in life. Membership in a musical ensemble mirrors the requirements of living in a civilized community, and is a powerful metaphor of civilization itself. It teaches children to live and work together, to learn the laws the community has established to govern itself and to peacefully abide by those laws. Members of an ensemble must subordinate their individual performance to group goals.
Children studying music learn how to work cooperatively.
They learn the kinds of teamwork abilities and conflict-resolution skills required for success in the modern workplace. Parents, you are your child's teachers. Your children will adopt your values. If you do not nurture your child's innate love for music, no one will. Encourage them to become music lovers and to believe they can become music makers.