Benefits of Learning Music
Music education plays an integral part in a child’s development and brings the potential benefit of enhancing his or her cognitive, linguistic, and emotional development. Nonetheless, many of the following benefits are also applicable to the adult learners.
Language Development
Studies have indicated that musical training provides positive stimulus to the left side of the brain that is involved in language processing and reasoning.
Social Skills
Group music lessons provide an opportunity for children to interact with each other and learn to build good team dynamics through group playing.
Emotional Development
Music is a means of self-expression and in the words of Victor Hugo, it expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent.
Motor Skills
Reading notes and playing an instrument helps to foster hand-eye coordination.
Character Development
Practice, performances, ensemble activities and examinations provide a context for cultivating perseverance, discipline, commitment, and self-confidence.
Developing Empathy
The study of arts provides us with an exposure to other cultures and experiences, and helps to develop tolerance and understanding.