Scientific researches have proven that there are many benefits of playing a musical instrument...
Here, I have compiled the top 6 reasons why you should start to learn a musical instrument this year (if you haven't do so). Or, you should consider to let your kids learn music by now.
1. Those who play music are smarter
Scientists have proved that music stimulates the brain positively. Playing a musical instrument is one of the best training for brain development. When playing an instrument, the whole brain is working together to execute the task successfully.
The brain is requires to process visual, audio and sensory information at the same time. So, music trains your brain to response to huge amount of information faster, more flexible and able to handle multiple tasks effectively.
Besides, they are also a fast learner. They can learn new things faster compare to their peer who do not play music.
2. Improve Your Memory Skill
Musicians have better working memory. Their highly developed brain allows them to remember things effectively. They organized memories systematically in their brain, so they can recall things faster and accurately.
3. Develop Concentration
You need to pay full attention when playing music. After you focus for a long period of time, you will find that your concentration has greatly improved.
The ability to concentrate well helps in many aspects of our life, including study, exam and work.
4. Build Confidence
Your ability to play an instrument give you a sense of achievement, it boost your self-confidence! You will have more sense of certainty in whatever you want to pursue.
Since you have proved to yourself that you are able to grasp a skill, you can always repeat this learning ability in other areas of your life!
5. High Emotional Intelligence
Musicians are good in controlling and managing their emotions. They have calm temperament. So, they also can handle stress well.
6. Instill Discipline and Dedication
To get well in playing music, you must practice consistently with fixed schedule. This is definitely a good training in developing self-discipline.
Besides passion, you must be dedicated and have patient. To master a piece of music, you need to practice repetitively hundreds or thousands of times. Without commitment, you will give up before you can play well.
So, what are you waiting for?
Start picking up music today to live a better life!
Check out my next blog post on recommended online music course for complete beginner.
