Q: Two thirds of Canadians think that knowing how to to this is as important as learning a 2nd language. What is it?
A: How to play a musical instrument.
Canadians understand the importance of an education in music and almost unanimously believe that every child should be afforded the opportunity to learn an instrument (94%).
Interestingly, 66% of Canadians say learning an instrument is as important as learning a second language.
7 out of 10 Canadians who learned a musical instrument as a child said it has had a positive effect on their lives and half agreed that learning an instrument helped them do better in school.
Most Canadians admire accomplished musicians, and one third would give up their current jobs for a music career.
One third of Canadians said playing music was one of their favourite hobbies.
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