6 Benefits of Music Lesssons




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Summary: Adding more activities to your already busy schedule may not sound like a worthwhile plan, however, adding music lessons may be just what your child needs. Many studies support the benefits of music  such as raising your child’s IQs to developing problem-solving, and boosting self-esteem.   Even if you child is fortunate to have music education in school, he or she may want to learn an instrument other than the standard recorder.  From piano to guitar to the saxophone, there are a number of instruments that your child may find suits their interests.   While your child may not become the next Beethoven, music can help you child learn better and refine important life skills like patience.   Here are my top 6 reasons your child should turn off the TV and tune in to music lessons. Brain Boosting Power: Music can boost kids brain power and help to improve their academic skills in language and math. Memory: If you often hear “mom, where are my shoes?” then your child could benefit from music lessons. Reciting and remembering music helps to develop both short and long-term memory. Physical skills: Music requires the development of motor skills and coordination.  Some instruments require developing fine motor skills (pressing the keys on the piano or flute) while others require gross motor skills or big muscle movements (playing the drums).  The coordination of both hands in playing music is akin to patting you head and rubbing your belly at the same time. Patience and Discipline: Simply put, we live in a world of instant gratification.  There’s no need to wait to find answers, just ask Siri or text a friend.  The virtue of patience is a dying art that music can revive.  The time and discipline required to learn an instrument can span across years.  These valuable skills branch out beyond music lessons into life and school. Confidence: The study of music instills confidence through repetition and learning.  Reaching milestones such as playing scales on both hands at the same time, reading and understanding a sheet of music, playing all the way through that first song gives students immense confidence.  Standing on stage and overcoming ones fears of public performance also lead to greater levels of confidence. Self expression:  Words, movement, and mathematical symbols alone may no be sufficient for some kids.  Music may be just what is needed to express oneself fully.  Now that you know my top 6 reasons to enroll you kids in music lessons, commit to finding a school near you that can help your child (and the rest of your family) reach his or her goals in music. Once you find a school, listen or read “5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Lessons.”