From the first moment sounds of music are heard, from birth to age six, there is a developmental window of learning how to "unscramble" or "organize" the sound. Deeper than aesthetic, the mathematical components are woven in to a tapestry that Galileo would say, is 'art demanding exact measurements and divisions', and thus, his new physics. The correlation between mathematics and music, taking children 46% higher on tests measuring spatial and temporal ability, is astounding and overlooked. When there is mental representation for organizing music heard, the experience of a preschooler connects with true knowledge. There is deep satisfaction when true learning is comprehended and combined with experience: increased memory, and higher brain function required for math, science and engineering! Thus, well-equipped to solve the problems of the world!

A Northwestern University study conducted out of their School of Communication recently concluded that musicians have enhanced brainstem function in the ability to distinguish speech in the midst of noise. If children can have music at an early age, they have a better chance of sifting through relevant and non-relevant information while sitting in a noisy, busy classroom. The Kraus lab found music to be a profound help to children developing literacy skills and overcoming literacy disorders. What better way to be on top of the literacy struggles of our day than to start music as early as possible!