“Yes, because it stimulates different parts of your brain. Even listening to music can help you do better on tests.”

— Willie Jordan, freshman, West Junior High School

“Yes. I've heard that studying music helps you think more clearly.”

— Sammi Arnold, sophomore, Lawrence High School

“Yes, I think so. You have more concentration and focus on what you're doing.”

— Shelby Clark, sophomore, LHS

“Yes. You use a lot of math when you're studying music.”

— Sam Baker, senior, FSHS

“Yes. People who study music are usually more involved in school and put in more time there.”

— Austin Hoag, freshman, WJHS

“I don't know about studying music, but I've heard that listening to it helps.”

— Bobby Bradshaw, junior, LHS

“Yes. It has to. Reading, playing or listening to it should all help.”

— Jesse Fode, senior, LHS

“Yes. It seems like they always tend to be the smart ones now that I think about it.”

— Jessie Whitledge, senior, Tonganoxie High School