Harris Poll Links Music Education to Higher Quality of Life and Money

A new Harris Poll links music education to higher incomes & levels of personal fulfillment: "Whether it's chorus, band or just violin lessons, music impacts Americans' lives. While singing in a chorus or playing an instrument is fun, it can also provide important skills like creative problem solving that can help lead to higher education and incomes as well as personal fulfillment."

Read the poll results.

Factoids gleaned from the poll:

* The more music education you have received, the more likely you are to go to earn advanced degrees.

* Participation in Voice Lessons or a Garage Band had the highest impact on levels of personal fulfillment, though other disciplines weren't far behind.

* More people participate in choruses / vocal groups than any other type of ensemble.

* Post graduates believe music had a greater impact on their life than any other group.