I believe that music is an important part of learning, and should be learned by all. Students are more easily able to grasp knowledge of other cultures, and their traditions. Where small communities may not have the opportunity to actually live among other cultures, they have the opportunity to learn more about them through their forms of music. While students become more aware of other cultures, they can also become more aware of their own. By expanding their knowledge base, the student is making themselves more aware and tolerant of their surroundings.
Music also has an effect on the ability of a person to express themselves.
By learning to control ones emotions through music, it is also possible to control ones actions by music as well. Listening to or performing music may divert anger or other negative emotions. I believe that through learning music, young students are encouraged to develop creative thinking skills. Students are forced to use their imaginations and emotions when performing and composing pieces. Music helps the student to develop other skills as well.