Menu
Benefits of Music
- Musical training helps develop language and reasoning- early music training will develop the areas of the brain related to language and reasoning. The left side of the brain is better developed with music, and songs can help imprint information on young minds.
- A mastery of memorization- Even when performing with sheet music, student musicians are constantly using their memory to perform. The skill of memorization can serve students well in education and beyond.
- Students learn to improve their work- Learning music promotes craftsmanship, and students learn to want to create good work instead of mediocre work. This desire can be applied to all subjects of study.
- Increased coordination- Just like playing sports, children can develop motor skills when playing music
- A sense of achievement- Learning a new piece can be a challenge, but achievable goal. Students who master even the smallest goal in music will be able to feel proud of their achievement.
- Kids stay engaged in school
- Success in society- Music can shape abilities and character.
- Emotional Development- Students tend to have a higher self esteem and are better at coping with anxiety
- Students learn pattern recognition- children can develop math and pattern recognition skills with the help of music education
- Fine-tuned auditory skills- musicians can better detect meaningful, information-bearing elements in sounds, like the emotional meaning in a baby's cry. Students who practice music can have a better auditory attention, and pick out predictable patterns from surrounding noise
- Music builds imagination and intellectual curiosity- introducing music can help foster a positive attitude toward learning and curiosity.
- Music can be relaxing- Students can fight stress by learning to play music.
- Musical instruments teach discipline
- Preparation for the creative economy- Investing in creative education can prepare students for the 21st century workforce. The new economy has created more artistic careers, and these jobs may grow faster than others in the future
- Development in creative thinking- This kind of education can help solve problems by thinking outside the box and realizing that there may be more than one right answer.
- Music can develop spatial intelligence- This allows students to perceive the world accurately and form mental pictures.
- Kids can learn teamwork- Students work together and build camaraderie
- Responsible risk-taking- Performing a musical piece can bring fear and anxiety. Doing so teaches kids how to take risks and deal with fear, which will help them become successful and reach their potential.
- Better self-confidence- With encouragement from teachers and parents, students playing a musical instrument can build pride and confidence. Musical education is also likely to develop better communication for students.
**** Information retrieved from www.nafme.org