Why Music Education Rocks!
Do you have a budding pianist? A drummer wannabe? A future flutist?
Playing a musical instrument is very beneficial to children. So, why
should yours learn to play?
They say that music is the universal language. Regardless of where
you are from or what your background, a good melody is something that
everyone can enjoy and understand. There must be something behind that,
right?
For children, music provides many, many benefits. Experts agree,
there are lots of good things about letting your child learn to play an
instrument. Here are 10 reasons why your child should put down the
remote and pick up a musical instrument.
1. It will boost their brain power
Want to give your child a mental advantage? Music can do that. "More
and more studies show a correlation between higher academic achievement
with children who are exposed to music," says children's music
specialist Meredith LeVande of MonkeyMonkeyMusic.com. "Music simply
stimulates parts of the brain that are related to reading, math, and
emotional development."
2. It will improve their memory
Where did that shoe go? That's a question asked far too many times in
far too many households with kids. Help your kids remember more (and
learn more!) with music. "Further research has shown that participation
in music at an early age can help improve a child's learning ability and
memory by stimulating different patterns of brain development," says
Maestro Eduardo Marturet, a conductor, composer and musical director for
the Miami Symphony Orchestra.
3. It helps them socially
Picking up an instrument can also help your child break out of their
social shell too, experts say. "Socially, children who become involved
in a musical group or ensemble learn important life skills, such as how
to relate to others, how to work as a team and appreciate the rewards
that come from working together, and the development of leadership
skills and discipline," says Marturet, who also oversees the MISO Young
Artist program in South Florida, which allows young musicians to hone
their musical skills as part of a professional orchestra.
4. It's a confidence builder
Are there any areas of life that aren't enhanced by having good
confidence? Probably not. And if you want your child to develop their
confidence, learning to play a musical instrument can help.
"They find that they can develop a skill by themselves, that they can
get better and better," says Elizabeth Dotson-Westphalen, a music
teacher and performer.
5. It teaches patience
We live in a world of instant gratification, but real life
demands having patience. When you are playing in a band or orchestra
(and most musicians do), you have to be willing to wait your turn to
play otherwise the sound is a mess. That inadvertently teaches patience.
"You need to work together in a group to make music," says AyTabernacle.
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