Ignore it at your own Peril: Using Music to Enhance the Quality of Education

Abstract

Music is an integral part of culture and is crucial in the development of an all round individual.Its influence begins before birth and continues after death.Education, on the other hand, ought to develop the whole person from birth and throughout life.Therefore music and education play a complementary role and cannot be divorced-there is education in music and music in education.Without music, education becomes diluted and degraded.This paper highlights research on music and holistic education of the learner.Holistic education involves the cognitive, physical, spiritual and socio-emotional development.The review revealed that music is indispensable in quality education.The paper concludes by recommending that music be included at all levels to improve quality of education.

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