Why is learning to read music this important?

 
Think of learning how to read music being the same as learning how to read, period. It is a whole lot easier to learn the musical notation than it is to learn how to read. There are not as many notes!

It is also very important for your own independence to learn how to read music, since then you can learn any new songs or new music piece that you want. You are not dependent on somebody else or a teacher at all times.

If you learn the music notation and how to count the rhythm you have a great advantage. You become music “literate”!  (more…)