Music education is important because it propels me to improve my instrument so I can serve my community with music. Music education also shapes my musical ideas and technique so I can assist my peers with limited access to private lessons, school band/orchestra/choir, etc. Music has improved my life in multiple ways through the awards, friends, and teaching I’ve received, and without music education, there wouldn’t be any of that. While most think of music as just playing an instrument, music education covers more topics, like history, composition, theory, conducting, art, science, math, and countless more. Music education is just as necessary as STEM and humanities classes and can change the world.