Music is often described as the universal language and acts as a channel to expressing a wide range of emotions. In fact, giving your child a chance to learn a musical instrument is one of the most important things you can do for your little ones as you are giving them the gift of music!
If you are debating on whether to sign your kids up for music lessons or wait to see what tickles their interest, the following reasons will have you booking those piano lessons in no time.
1. Playing a musical instrument improves your social life
Music helps you connect; learning an instrument enlarges your social circle as you meet more people than you usually would. In children, music can help develop social skills.
2. It improves academic skills
Music and maths are highly intertwined; by understanding beat, rhythm and scales, children are learning how to divide, create fractions and recognize patterns.
3. It develops physical skills
Certain instruments, such as percussion, help children develop coordination and motor skills as they require movement of the hands, arms, and feet. This type of instrument is great for high-energy kids.
4. It cultivates social skills
Group classes require peer interaction and communication, which encourage teamwork, as children must collaborate to create a crescendo or an accelerando.
5. It refines discipline and patience
Learning an instrument teaches children about delayed gratification. The piano, for example, can have a steep learning curve. Before you can make a single sound, you must first learn how to listen to music, sounds, learn the keys correctly and know where to place your feet. Playing an instrument teaches kids to persevere through hours, months, and sometimes years of practice before they reach specific goals, such as performing with a band or memorizing a solo piece.
6. It introduces children to other cultures
By learning about and playing a variety of instruments, kids can discover how music plays a critical role in other cultures.
The best way to learn a musical instrument is to start as early as possible, having fun exploring music through singing and movement while at the same time developing the all-important ‘ear’ and a love of music.
