Sunday, 18 December 2011

Benefits of learning music for your child

There are several beneficial attributes for kids who learn music:

  • Music helps kids to perform better in school
  • Numerous studies have found out that kids who are actively involved in music tend to score higher in Maths and other cognitive development tests.

  • Music helps kids to concentrate well
  • Reading a music piece requires high concentration to interpret notes, rhythm and translate it into hand movements on the instrument. This allows them to think critically and creatively as well.

  • Music helps kids to be diligent
  • A smooth and well-played performance requires hard work and effort as a small mistake can be easily noticed while playing the music. This enables them to be strong, patience and at the same time develops a positive mindset when facing difficult tasks.

  • Music helps kids to increase their self-esteem
  • Mastering music skills and showcasing their talents on music can increase their self-esteem.

  • Music enables kids to enjoy a “rich sensory environment” and have stronger neural connections
  • Learning music helps kids to expose to a wide variety of sensory activities such as sight, listen and touch.

  • Musical instrument, specifically piano, helps kids to increase coordination
  • Besides improving eye-hand coordination, playing piano helps kids to improve fine motor skills as piano requires both hands to work independently. This enables kids to increase their dexterity and complex thought process as well.

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