E. Ethel Little School

"Music to me is like breathing.  I don't get tired of breathing, I don't get tired of music" ~Ray Charles

"Research shows that at-least some musical education has a positive impact on social and cognitive development of children. And these effects are long lasting – better hearing, better motor skills, improved memory, better verbal and literacy skills. – Alan Harvey, Musician and Neuroscientist (Source: TedxTalks – Your Brain on Music 

"At a very young age, music gave me purpose. I'll never forget the first time I performed on stage. It changed my life."  ~Beyoncé

The world is in great need of more music education. When students play music, it allows a part of their artistic mind to express itself, which is very important in helping to balance a child intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.  – Paul Reed Smith, President of PRS Guitars