Learning an instrument can be an enjoyable hobby that encourages a love for music and the arts. Many parents encourage their child to learn an instrument as it is an enjoyable pastime that will pull them away from electronic devices for a while whilst they engage with something a little more meaningful. An independent school in Hertfordshire has shared their insight into why practicing an instrument actually has a host of benefits that you may never have considered.
Patience & Dedication
The first few weeks of learning anything new is always a challenge and a new instrument is certainly no exception. In fact, learning an instrument can take years to master, yet the joy of all that hard work eventually paying off is priceless. It is a valuable lesson to learn from such an early age that the more time and effort you put into something, the greater the outcome will be.
Academic Achievement
Practicing music has been linked to academic success in both adults and children with studies showing that those who practice music benefit from improved cognitive skills which can benefit other academic pursuits. Children who read music have been seen to excel in areas including English, Maths and Science which is often credited to improved memory functions and increased comprehension from a familiarity with spotting patterns whilst reading music.
Confidence & Pride
Children who play musical instruments will often get the opportunity to perform in front of an audience. Developing the confidence to perform in front of people is a life skill that will benefit a child throughout their life, as they will be more at ease with public speaking or any other role that would require them to take centre stage. Little ones will also get a sense of pride and responsibility from looking after their instrument and Hooligan Rock n Roll has some great tips in this regard. Though truly strong pride is developed at the end of a journey. Whether the performance is in front of their family or in a concert at their school, the act of standing up in front of others to showcase a skill they’ve dedicated time into perfecting will give your child an immense sense of pride.
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