The arts are intrinsically part of 'just' being human. Whether one is consciously aware of it or not we are all effected in some manner by the many forms of 'art'. As such, the arts stimulate the brain and develop intellectual faculties by working on linguistic and logical thinking together with cognitive processes. The arts develop aspects of one's well-being, of feeling happy and engaging with others, nurturing creativity and emotional well-being through many musical forms. Before a child can read or write they learn to crawl, to walk, to dance and be mobile. Most children engage freely with musical play well before they can even put two words together, you only need to watch children in your own care, or even on social media to see very young babies sit in the back seat of their car and move to their favorite beat! Through movement and dance, the arts develop physical health which improves all facets of learning. Research suggests this develops areas such as reading, writing, and problem solving, which is achieved through improved concentration and fine motor skills.The arts encompass the community and all walks of life, it is a universal language that unites and celebrates the many beautiful cultures we are fortunate to have! ‘[Music] gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, gaiety and life to everything. It is the essence of order and leads to all that is good, just, and beautiful, of which it is the invisible, but nevertheless dazzling, passionate, and eternal form’ (Pluto, cited in Gibson & Ewing2011, p. 110).