Creative activities are vital in child development. As a music educator, you will be responsible for helping your students of any level of talent or age develop fine motor skills, visual learning techniques and decision-making processes. Musical experiences that children have early on can accelerate brain development in the areas of language acquisition and reading skills, and learning to play an instrument can improve mathematical learning and increase test scores. Music can also help children explore critical thinking and cultural awareness. As a music teacher, you will be a critical part of the development of your students’ minds.