Benefits of Music Education

Sociability - Playing a musical instrument encourages a child to reach out toward new friendships and grasp opportunities for social interaction.

Poise - It is the perfect balance between education and fun. Lessons help a child develop the ability to cope beautifully in difficult situations.

Coordination - Learning to play develops manual dexterity. The child who plays music often does better in sports, because of the good eye/hand/ear coordination that has been developed.

Satisfaction - The knowledge that something has been accomplished even as small as a music exercise, teaches satisfaction in a job done "A-OK".

Perseverance - From the first few notes to a piece well played, a child immediately sees the rewards of sticking with a project and making a firm commitment to oneself.

Patience - Like a new skill, a new piece of music can take time. But as time unfolds, a child will see the rewards of patience come together.

Self Respect - As a child learns, you can see a new self respect reflected in other areas of endeavor besides music.

Confidence - A child with self confidence has a better grip on handling life's many curve balls. Musical instruments instill that confidence and help a child overcome shyness.

Creativity - Music helps a child explore his or her imagination and encourage creative thinking outside of music. Soon that child learns to improvise many things in life.

Achievement - Because music is learned step by step, it provides a real sense of achievement at many levels while teaching a child to set goals in life.

Self-Expression - Music stimulates a child's instincts for self expression and individuality. The child learns to communicate his or her feelings and tastes.

Discipline - Through regular practice, music helps a child graduate to a higher level of self discipline.

Concentration - As a child learns, the ability to concentrate is sharpened, helping to improve verbal, written and match skills. Music also helps develop the capacity to make commitments.

Pride - The music experience offers a built in "pat on the back" and helps a child develop "thumbs up" pride in his or her ability.

Relaxation - A child who is learning, quickly realizes how enjoyable it is. It becomes a wonderful way to unwind and relax, and a gift to treasure all through life.

Fun - Best of all, a child learns right away that playing a musical instrument is terrific fun. It teaches the joy of participatory activities, and offers a welcomed alternative to watching TV. And every child finds music brings a smile to his own face and to all those faces around.