Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Music lessons taken in or out of school can significantly improve reading and mathematic achievement in early childhood and adolescence, according to a new study.
Darby E. Southgate, MA, and Vincent Roscigno, Ph. D., of The Ohio State University have found music participation and parents attending concerts with their children have positive impact on adolescents' academic performance.
During the study, the researchers analysed the patterns of music involvement and possible effects on math and reading performance for both elementary and high school students.
They found that music is positively associated with academic achievement, especially during the high school years.