| Do you ever wonder what advantages are achieved | | | | Learning to work well with others is one of those |
| through learning music? Read on to discover the many | | | | things that when present is often overlooked, but when |
| benefits of music education. | | | | absent is often painfully obvious. Performing music |
| Self-Esteem | | | | requires the skills associated with teamwork that are |
| Learning music is hard work, but also very rewarding, | | | | valuable throughout life. In order to play an instrument |
| which can lead to a genuine increase in self-esteem. | | | | successfully students need to be tuned in to what |
| This can happen when a student masters the many | | | | those around them are doing so that the various |
| steps along the way to becoming proficient, as well as | | | | instruments form a cohesive unit. |
| when they have a successful recital or concert. | | | | Structure, Organization, and Discipline |
| Increased Memory | | | | When talking about the benefits of music education it is |
| One of the many benefits of music education is that it | | | | important to acknowledge the value that can be found |
| is a great workout for increasing memory as the | | | | in the structure, organization, and discipline that it offers. |
| student learns to recognize the different notes. | | | | Structure and organization are important skills to be |
| Self Expression | | | | learned. They can carry a child forward in many areas |
| Music can be a creative outlet for self expression. This | | | | of life, not just music education. When talking about |
| may take the form of learning music that mimics | | | | discipline here we are discussing the discipline it takes |
| experienced emotions. Or it may be expressed in | | | | for the child to set aside time each week to practice. |
| creating music and lyrics, which can then be presented | | | | Learning to discipline themselves can eliminate |
| to family and friends. | | | | procrastination, and like structure and organization, can |
| Bringing People Together | | | | be valuable in all areas of life. |
| Music can be a great catalyst for uniting people in a | | | | Enjoyment |
| common experience, where friends can be made, and | | | | Enjoyment may not be the top priority for many when |
| a sense of belonging can be available. | | | | considering the benefits of music education, but can be |
| Increased Academic Performance | | | | a great asset to consider. If playing an instrument is |
| When talking about the benefits of music education it is | | | | considered enjoyable it may take time away from less |
| often well believed that learning music can boost | | | | desirable things, such as watching television or playing |
| academic achievement. Although the exact mechanics | | | | video games. In addition to this, any activity that is |
| of this is often not understood, the belief is that learning | | | | enjoyable can be a great stress reliever, which may |
| music stimulates parts of the brain that then have a | | | | be especially important for our kids right now since |
| carry-over impact on all academic areas. It also | | | | they are living in a world of ever increasing stress. |
| provides structure and focus which may benefit other | | | | With all of these benefits of music education there is |
| areas of learning. | | | | no reason not to get started today. |
| Teamwork | | | | |