“If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline and endurance. They get a beautiful heart.”
Shinichi Suzuki
The Benefits of Playing Music
Studies show that playing an instrument helps memory and thinking. It develops both parts of the brain.
- Playing and writing music is an active interest rather than a passive one such as watching TV
- Learning to play an instrument is challenging; it teaches discipline and perseverance
- Creates a sense of confidence and achievement
- Enjoyable and fun
- Reduces and helps manage stress
- Great means of self expression
- Fantastic creative release
