Why We Have Instrumentals Lessons At BSSP
Growing up, your mum told you to practise the piano. When you asked why, she would either say, “Because it’s good for you!” or, “Because I said so!” Perhaps this led to you feeling frustrated and eventually giving up the instrument. It’s a common occurrence. Now that you’re older, you know that playing an instrument might be fun, but you can’t come up with a compelling reason why it should take away time from other important things. Mum knew it was good, but she probably wasn’t aware of the details. Fortunately, today’s scientific research on the brain reveals many amazing and surprising benefits to learning music at any age.
Here are a few very good reasons to start playing an instrument, all related to your brain. Once you’ve read them, you’ll have to come up with reasons not to play an instrument.
1. Playing music increases our connection to others and performing music involves coordinating our efforts. When we synchronise with others musically by singing along or keeping a rhythm perhaps, we feel positive social feelings towards those with whom we’re synchronising. This shouldn’t come as a shock, especially for anyone who has played in a band. It requires listening to your own instrument, the instruments of your bandmates, playing your instrument, and maintaining visual contact with other band members. It’s a totally immersive experience.
2. Learning an instrument strengthens memory and reading skills. Good news for children: learning an instrument can significantly improve both verbal memory and childhood literacy. Children who learn instruments tend to remember more and read more effectively.
3. Even babies benefit from music lessons. This may surprise you, but even very young children can benefit from musical training. How young? Before they can even walk or talk! Teaching babies some form of music at a young age translates into a happier baby, which is something every parent wants.
Our school offers instrumental lessons in the recorder, flute, piano, saxophone and ukulele. Come and join us! Start your musical experience now and enjoy new musical experiences at BSSP.
Mrs Campbell, Music Teacher
