Music Advocacy Facts

In Japan, first graders study music for 3,400 minutes per year (56.7 hours); from second through seventh grade, students study music for 3,500 minutes a year (58.3 hours); eighth graders study from 1,750 to 3,500 minutes (from 29.2 to 58.3 hours); and ninth graders study music for 1,750 minutes (29.2 hours). Every Japanese student learns to read music, and most are familiar with the keyboard. The arts are required every year in high school.