Learning music helps young people flourish, says new report

New research calls for schools to treat learning music as essential for mental health, not just a nice-to-have activity.

Experts say schools that fail to provide music education are missing a key opportunity to enhance student wellbeing and engagement.

A new study from Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) School of Education found that learning music plays a critical yet often overlooked role in enhancing the wellbeing of children and adolescents. Consequently, the project’s lead researcher is calling for a stronger focus on music education in Australian schools and communities.

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