Music education can help students with their mental health and deal with possible mental illnesses. A very important tool in today's society where more and more young adults are being diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorders. The growing epidemic of mental illness is still growing rapidly in the United States. By implementing a music credit requirement, school districts can prevent the rate at which mental illnesses form and develop. It may also help reduce physical pain and be able to treat minor heart ailments. Music can also help children with school subjects. Music makes it easier for students to understand and interpret school work and focus on what is important in their academic studies. Music also helps students with the multiple standardized tests that are important in today's school systems. Students need to be introduced to the power music has on people. Music allows students to find a whole new confidence when it comes to interacting with other people. Students, especially in the early years of education, must be able to improve these skills to create sustainable relationships. These skills can be translated into skills that the company uses every day. Therefore, students must be able to have access to the musical