Music is considered a universal language, encompassing the imagination of the human mind; representing a creative freedom whereby artists produce compositions with sound, rhythm and instruments. Research has shown that active engagement with music improves human perceptual, language and literacy skills as musical experience shares the same processing system within the brain as speech. Music can help build a strong foundation of comprehension and problem-solving ability while learning more effectively in a relaxed environment. Music adds great value to individual development and can encourage independent thinking, which is critical when learning about other cultures.