Abstract
Music is essential for a healthy life. Music should always remain in the school systems and students should always be exposed to it. Music allows people of all ages and cultures to think creatively, express themselves freely, and have a high level of self-esteem; all of which is important for a positive and successful life. Music is really the universal language of the world. The benefits of music education for young children in Italy and in the world are mostly universal, with culture-specific differences: important effects on the cognitive development, behavioral patterns and the emotional development of children.
A study in the USA on the cognitive mind stresses the fact that music creates connections in the brains of children and causes the children to engage in sensory-rich environments. According to Kids Health (2012) it is statistically proven that children in the US involved in music do better in both reading and maths. According to SIEM (Società Italiana di educazione musicale), a partner of ISME (International Society for Music Education), music also contributes to school readiness and develops the students’ skills regarding language, literacy, inclusion, well-being and life.