I need statistics on how learning to read sheet music is better than by learning by ear?

Question

I need statistics on how learning to read sheet music is better than by learning by ear?

Answer 1

this is the Special Ed section

why would you post your question in the wrong section?

please learn what special ed means, and how to use yahoo answers

thank you

Answer 2

It's always good to learn to read notes, the ear may can't catch some difficulties in the melodies, people, who say that they can play without the knowledge of reading sheets - say nonsense.

Answer 3

Always learn to read notes!  Playing by ear is a gift, and not everyone has it.  I sure don't.  But I can read the notes, and because I can, I can play anything--- simple or hard, the first time I see it.  

Reading notes is educated, and that can't be said of playing by ear.  That truly is a gift. (as I said earlier!)