Regarding the question at hand, the subject of music education is somewhat neglected in most school systems. The majority of general teachers, parents and society seem little interested in the impact of learning, listening and involvement in musical creation on the young people of this generation, nor in the way in which these young people benefit from it. Inclusion in the arts is linked to advantages in mathematics, intellectual aptitude, analytical thinking and speaking skills (Smith). In “Why Arts Education is Crucial and Who Does It Best,” the essence of Fran Smith's argument is that students enrolled in music and art classes have been found to excel above their grades. peers in general education due to exposure to these extracurricular activities. registrations. While Fran Smith argues that music influences the growth of collective knowledge, Lucy Green's book, The Cultural Study of Music: A Critical Introduction, infers that the goal of teachers who were beginning to incorporate commercial music in the class was not to imprint the value of music. music, but conversely to appeal to their students' musical preferences and keep them entertained and focused (Green). By focusing on the students' focus, Lucy Green overlooks the deeper issue of how she keeps students on task and focused on their class. work. Considering that it is common knowledge that a larger part of the student/teenage population enjoys music outside of the school curriculum and surely appreciates its advantage over countries that do not have the opportunity to experience anything other than general education courses in the school system, there are multiple reasons why funding/continuation of music education should be supported. As I just said before, how boring and little...... middle of paper ...... and their own views (Nethsinghe). Those unfamiliar with this school of thought may be intrigued to learn that discovering new things within oneself, from the study of music (by means of the lyrics as well as its sound), is incredibly easy and helps engage in higher order thinking, creating greater cognitive capacity in work examining the value of music in this development. The integration of different cultures and societies into one, while retaining their historical context, will indefinitely increase the popular interest and importance of music education and will continue to expand the knowledge of music students, as well as their peers . When it comes to the career path that music can introduce, one must be aware that there are many different career paths associated with the field of music in a case where changing profession is mandatory (Nethsinghe).