Music is all around us, it forms a large part of our world and culture, and plays an important role in our lives. Think back to the songs you listened to as kids, danced to at parties, and sang your lungs out to in the car. Music makes us feel good, happy, motivated, and calm.
Why then do so many overlook the importance of music education?
Studies have shown that there are many benefits of music education. Music education not only improves our children's ability to learn at school but also helps them develop invaluable skills they can apply later on in life.
Here are our TOP 5 REASONS why you should INVEST IN MUSIC EDUCATION:
Improve Academic Skills
Research has shown that children who learn an instrument are likely to perform better at school compared to their peers. This is especially true for those who have received music education from an early age. Music education has been proven to help improve a child's cognitive ability, memory, mathematics, language skills, and much more.
Memory (Ability to Recall) – through memorization of music.
Reading and Problem Solving – through reading and decoding music notations and symbols.
Mathematics – through counting note values, understanding rhythm, and dividing beats.
Language – through assisting the development of the left side of the brain, which is used for processing languages.
Build Discipline and Perseverance
Learning music is not an easy task. It requires a high level of concentration and hours, weeks, sometimes years of practice. Through this process, children will develop patience and perseverance, and understand that hard work and dedication pay off.
Stimulate Creativity
As children gain a stronger understanding of music and their instrument, they will develop skills to write and play music of their own, creating something unique out of nothing but imagination. Music composition and improvisation encourage children to think outside the box and explore new ideas and solutions.
Increase Physical Coordination
Instruments, such as the piano, require a high level of coordination skills. Pianists are required to be able to read, listen, play with both hands on the keys, and both feet on the pedals. Children learning an instrument will gradually develop motor skills and physical coordination, which will, in turn, help them perform better in other activities (e.g., sports).
Music is Fun!
Despite the challenges children will face when learning an instrument, with the support from parents and teachers, they will find music education fun and enjoyable. Every song learned comes with a great sense of achievement and brings joy to the child and those around them.
Music education benefits children and adults alike. At Piano Generation, we offer professional piano lessons for all ages. See what we have to offer or request for us to give you a call back below.