Music education can help students improve their mental health and cope with possible mental illness. A very important tool in today's society where more and more young adults are diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorders. The growing epidemic of mental illness continues to grow 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 can also help reduce physical pain and treat minor heart problems. Music can also help children with their 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 predominate in school systems today. Students need to be introduced to the power that 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 study, must be able to develop these skills in order to build lasting relationships. These skills can translate into skills that society uses on a daily basis. Students must therefore be able to have access to musical content