Monday, February 9, 2009

Music Education Benefits Children

By Salina Dane

In previous generations, music education was included as a matter of course in the public school system at least through elementary levels. Today, with teachers increasingly pressed for time, so-called "elective" classes like music and art are disappearing in favor of the "required" classes like reading, math, and computer skills. It is expected that students try music as an extracurricular activity paid for by the parents after school if they want music.

Children that have the chance to take some art or music classes often reflect good grades in the classroom, better interaction and socialization with children their own age and others, better memory, and better verbal self expression. Adult students can also benefit from the advantages of music lessons. Music education, by the way, is a classroom group or private instruction from a good teacher or classroom instructor.

You may for example, decide that you want to learn how to play an instrument and take private lessons. Or if your child is in school, part of his or her education at the elementary level may include taking a general music last two or three days a week and learning the basics of rhythm, singing, and maybe even picking up a musical instrument. As music education progresses, the skills involved to become more complex and specialized.

The art of learning of music is educational, and it is also enjoyable for those inspired by it. A benefit could be that a student of any age will be able to learn more learning skills to apply in other subject areas. They may not even know that they are gifted, so it is a great way to discover hidden talents and the building of self-confidence.

Some people learn to read and play music slower than other students, but it is still a lot of fun to finally learn a piece and play it well. Both adult or younger students will feel a sense of accomplishment and increased self confidence as they keep progressing. Research has shown that music is good for the mind and helps older adults workout their brains.

When music students practice and develop the violin or piano skills, they begin with easy melodies and progress into more difficult ones, which subsequently leads to increased self confidence. As a result, they have a sense of achievement and pride in performing well. Learning music then helps build self confidence which leads to belief in oneself in life.

Performing music is a creative means to express oneself. Because music is an art, people can bring out various emotions or feelings through the melody and harmony through a pianist performing, or through the song lyrics through a singer singing. Having music around families, friends or groups help bring people together gives everyone mostly a positive feeling.

If people meet together for a common interest, such as music and take part in a musical activity, they will find that there are a great deal of benefits. People who meet together routinely will find more social connections and have longer lives. Working together with other people helps in reaching some purpose that can be deeply satisfying.

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