Music advocates are encouraged by the work of the conferences, which support continuing research into the connection between music education and brain development. Dr. Georgi Lozonov, founder of accelerated learning at the Institute of Suggestology, has found that music in a special program of instruction produces accelerated learning. In Bulgaria, his program allows students to complete two years of curricula in four months. First graders learn to read and write within a few weeks and third graders study intermediate level algebra. In a study by the Norwegian Research Council for Science and the Humanities, a connection was found between students having musical competence and high motivation to achieve success in school.
Music lessons can lead to interest in academics.
Music education improves student listening skills. The program included vocal and instrumental instruction. Music games can teach fundamental concepts. Dr. Lassar Golkin found that some children who are unable to learn concepts in a school setting are able to easily learn the same concepts through street play games. Relaxation through music is seen to be a factor in achievement for children.