Music education and playing an instrument has long been proven to aid in the development of children from improving language, memory, listening and coordination skills. In times like this where the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives, it can also help them lower their anxiety and act as a sort of retreat.

It often starts out with that one decision in elementary school where students are given the option to choose an extracurricular, such as band or orchestra, which often carries on into high school. Within that journey, it’s common to see the relationship and collaboration between students, band programs and music stores that champion music education. 

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