Throughout history, music has played an important role in society, whether it was Mozart who moved the people with his new opera or the latest Beatles album. What would society be today without music? With schools cutting their music programs, the next Mozart may not get the chance to discover his incredible talent. Music programs are essential to education. To fully understand this, one must understand how music helps the human body, why schools have eliminated music programs, and why people should learn music. According to Laurence O'Donnell, “Music is believed to connect all emotional, spiritual and physical aspects. elements of the universe. This proves that music is more than just teaching random notes. It is a common denominator between mind, body and learning. Researcher shows music provokes a response that can affect a person's mood; this is directly related to how a person acts on their emotional response to music. He later explains how music can have a positive effect on memory and brain function (O'Donnell). The Center for New Discoveries in Learning has stated: “Learning potential can be increased at least fivefold using music at 60 beats per minute” (quoted in O'Donnell). Most music that follows these types of rhythms is classical music like Mozart and Bach. It is the type of music taught in schools, thereby improving the learning ability of the student. Sometimes music is used as medicine. Researcher shows music can lower blood pressure, speed recovery from stroke, help you fall asleep and relieve pain (surprising effects of music). Many schools offer a challenging program for their students. Music lessons would give students a chance to relax. Research shows that the list... middle of article ...... connection between emotional, spiritual and physical elements. Works Cited O'Donnell, Laurence. “Music and the brain”. “Brain and Mind” Magazine. 1999. Internet. March 24, 2010. .Rhoden, Paula. "Humboldt School District Cuts Music, Library Programs". The Prescott Daily Mail. March 24, 2010. The web. March 25, 2010. .Departure, Scott. “Music: the psychological effects of music.” 1999. Internet. March 24, 2010. .Sturrock, Carrie. “Playing music can be good for your brain.” SFGate Featured Articles. Hearst Journals, November 17, 2005. Web. March 26, 2010. “Surprising effects of music.” 2007. Internet. March 26, 2010. .Van Harken, Joseph. “Budgets are reducing the student experience.” CNN.com. August 20, 2003. The web. March 25. 2010. .