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.
Musical knowledge enhances other artistic abilities, abstract thought and even helps to build a students motor skills. I think it is important to involve the student in their personal learning experiences. Choosing repertoire should be part of the students choices. The teacher should allow students to choose from a selection of previously approved music. Music selected by the teacher should have some sort of educational significance.