Why learning a musical instruments totally rocks!
Is your child a drummer wannabe? a budding pianist? Or do you enjoy playing the 'air' guitar? Perhaps today is the day you stop wishing and instead blow the dust off your old guitar and get plucking!
For children, music provides many, many benefits. Experts agree, there are lots of good things about letting your child learn to play an instrument. So, why should yours learn to play? Here are a few reasons why your child should put down the remote and pick up a musical instrument.
For children, music provides many, many benefits. Experts agree, there are lots of good things about letting your child learn to play an instrument. So, why should yours learn to play? Here are a few reasons why your child should put down the remote and pick up a musical instrument.
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Here are some reasons why playing a musical instrument totally rocks!!
Playing music is fun Being able to learn your favourite songs and play them gives you a sense of accomplishment. Whether you’re performing in front of a crowd or jamming out in your room, music is always enjoyable because it is a way to express yourself and it brings out your emotions. Music is a great hobby to have If you’re looking for a way to spend down time, pick up the old guitar that’s been lying in your house or start playing the keys on that piano. Your time practicing an instrument will not be wasted because the more you play, the more skilled you will become. No musician regrets learning an instrument. The ones with regret are those who do not learn an instrument. Music is a universal language Regardless of where you are from or what your background, a good melody is something that everyone can enjoy and understand. Music is a way of connecting with others. |
It teaches patience and a disciplined attitude towards learning
We live in a world of instant gratification, but real life demands having patience. Children who play an instrument will have to attend regular music lessons, practice at regular intervals and prepare for assessments and performances. All these disciplines inadvertently teaches patience and can hopefully help your child to deal with similar challenges in their daily school life It's a confidence builder and an opportunity for self expression Music can be a great vehicle of building confidence in a child. As children begin to master playing a musical instrument, they will have to perform to a wide variety of audiences from their music teacher to family and friends. This may help children feel confident when presenting work in other contexts both in school and at home. |
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It will boost their brain power
More and more studies show a correlation between higher academic achievement with children who are exposed to music. Music stimulates parts of the brain that are related to reading, math, and emotional development. Read more in this article - Playing a musical instrument makes you brainier. It will improve their memory 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. Read more in this article - Musical training boosts memory and hearing It will help them socially 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 |
At Templesprings, we create the atmosphere and opportunity for our clients to play their own mini concerts. Showcasing their new skill and what they've achieved after only 12 weeks of tuition.