Recommended Reading
I believe that everyone who wants to learn an instrument should have to opportunity to do so. In my opinion, music is for everyone and definitely not for only a selected "talented" few. Everyone is capable of learning!
Aside from the artistic aspect of learning an instrument, there are also many academic-related benefits a child can develop. Just a few are patience, discipline, and the ability to follow instructions and apply them in a physical way.
Please click on these links for more information:
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/music.html
http://www.hepg.org/her/booknote/61
Here are a few more links that you may find interesting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NulxRmIX4kE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtLw91Ggwuk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6Kq0qMMpgU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUJfNWnvL3w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV0IcFyXUWs
