It's not enough to tell kids to say no. We have to give them something to say yes to. Music is one of those things.
Research shows a music education helps students do better in other areas of academic study.
More importantly, it gives them a positive activity that builds their confidence and teaches them lessons about diligence, creativity and teamwork. Unfortunately, some children can't afford to play in their school band or orchestra. We're asking Arkansans to donate their used instruments to schools across the state, so that those schools can provide them to needy students. Again, we're giving kids more than just an instrument. We're giving them a chance to discover talents they never knew existed.