More and more we see public schools are being subjected to reduced funding. One of the first things that is targeted for budget cuts is music education. Schools around the country are having their music programs cut to the bones, leaving little to no funding for qualified music instructors or equipment. Although many other school programs such as physical education, mathematics, science, or English, generally do not see budget cuts, it is almost to be expected that music programs will be slashed to pieces. Music education is important for development, and this can be proven.