Check out this article on the science of music and the brain!
"The results were clear – music education dramatically improved auditory processing skills after two years in the program. [...] Active involvement by playing an instrument or singing is crucial, and the benefits were only apparent after two years."
"A young child who has troubling matching rhythm will likely have difficulty learning how to read. Teaching these rhythm skills can help fix the problems in the child’s brain so he or she can be successful."
"A young child who has troubling matching rhythm will likely have difficulty learning how to read. Teaching these rhythm skills can help fix the problems in the child’s brain so he or she can be successful."