Dr. Frank R. Wilson, a noted San Francisco neurologist, claims the study of MUSIC helps the physical, mental, emotional and social growth of students.

    Dr. Wilson, who is a clinical professor of neurology at the University of California School of Medicine in San Francisco, has made an extensive study of music.  His daughter's involvement in instrumental music is what started him on his research.  Dr. Wilson said that he noticed a physical and mental evolution taking place as she progressed which could not be accounted for except as a result of the study of music.

    In his studies, Dr. Wilson found it takes more of the brain to control the small muscles.   It is the small muscles used by musicians - fingering tiny keys, pushing valves, etc., that develop the control of these muscles which aid in the development of the brain.  He further said his investigation pointed to a correlation between music study and muscular development, physical coordination, a sense of timing, mental concentration, the ability to hold up under stress, memory skills, and vocal, visual and aural development.  He said goals and methods used in music instruction can bring about a balanced, progressively refined development of the brain and neuromuscular system.

    The many benefits of the study of music as outlined by Dr. Wilson are available to your child through participation in instrumental music.