MUSIC
EDUCATION

Youth Are Missing Out on the Gift of Music.

Inherit the Music believes that music has the ability to enrich the lives of students in the classroom, their future careers, and beyond. By providing access to music experiences and education, we aim to empower the next generation of musicians to achieve their dreams.

The Numbers

  • 3.8 Million students in the US have no access to music education and music business curriculum. (1)

  • Music programs in constant danger of being cut from shrinking school budgets — despite the fact that it’s proven to improve academics. (2)

  • Children who study an instrument are more likely to excel in all of their studies, work better in teams, have enhanced critical thinking skills, stay in school, and pursue further education. (3)

  • 1 in 3 adolescents have never attended a live music performance. (1)

  • Ticket prices are on the rise, increasing from an average of $71 in 2015 to $96 in 2019. (4)

  • Financial resources are the biggest barrier to pursuing and sustaining a career in music, chosen by almost a third (31%) of UK youth survey participants. (5)

  • As of 2021, women only represented 21% of artists, 12.6% of songwriters, and 2.6% of producers. (6)

Sources
1. U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2008 and 2016 Arts Assessments;  2. National Center for Education Statistics. "Arts Education in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, 1999-2000 and 2009-2010." National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 24, 2015; 3. Arte Music Academy. "Statistical benefits of music in education." Statistical-Benefits-Of-Music-In-Education; 4. www.statista.com/statistics/380106/global-average-music-tour-ticket-price; 5. National Foundation for Youth Music; 6. Dr. Stacy L. Smith, USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Inclusion in the Recording Studio, 2021