The article "Music Education Advocacy from the Point of View of Neurosciences" by Alicia Peñalba explores the global decline in music education and the efforts to defend its importance in schools. It examines various trends in music education advocacy and the role of cognitive neuroscience in supporting these arguments. The author highlights that while some advocates use neuroscientific arguments to bolster the case for music education, others focus on the intrinsic value of music itself. The article discusses the benefits of music education, such as its impact on language development, cognitive skills, and emotional well-being, as well as its role in fostering creativity, empathy, and social integration. It also addresses the challenges in defining the object of defense in music education and the need for interdisciplinary research that combines music, medicine, and psychology. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrating neuroscientific evidence into music education practices and advocating for music education as a fundamental part of a well-rounded education.The article "Music Education Advocacy from the Point of View of Neurosciences" by Alicia Peñalba explores the global decline in music education and the efforts to defend its importance in schools. It examines various trends in music education advocacy and the role of cognitive neuroscience in supporting these arguments. The author highlights that while some advocates use neuroscientific arguments to bolster the case for music education, others focus on the intrinsic value of music itself. The article discusses the benefits of music education, such as its impact on language development, cognitive skills, and emotional well-being, as well as its role in fostering creativity, empathy, and social integration. It also addresses the challenges in defining the object of defense in music education and the need for interdisciplinary research that combines music, medicine, and psychology. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrating neuroscientific evidence into music education practices and advocating for music education as a fundamental part of a well-rounded education.