If you've ever witnessed people of different nations, who speak different languages, getting together to play music, you will understand the importance of music education. Learning the finer points of "do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do" can unite diverse people from around the globe. Children need music like trees need sunlight. The complex rhythms of music stimulate the brain and the experience of learning to play an instrument -- whether it is the drum, clarinet, piano, flute or guitar -- builds confidence and self esteem. The instrumental figure in the process of music education is the music teacher. Music teachers patiently pass on the gift of melody to thousands of students each year. Whether or not they are producing concert pianists is unimportant. The universal language of music is being passed on to the next generation. For more information on music teachers, go to the Music Teachers National Association web site at http://www.mtna.org/.   | Home | Cultural | Environmental | Musical | Ordinary | | Contact Us | About the Authors | © Copyright 2007 fiftythings