One of the most important things in a child’s growth is the development of their personality and building their self-confidence. Kids can sometimes feel a lack of self-confidence and become intimidated around people.
There have been a number of reports and endless research that suggests how involvement in music learning has many benefits that can last a lifetime.
Tests have proven music can help students to develop motor skills and do better in classes such as science, math and other subjects.
For children who have difficulty expressing themselves, it can give them a way to communicate when words fail them.
What better gift is there than to give our children an avenue to express themselves?
Music training also helps to process speech more efficiently and improves memorization and listening skills. It teaches them teamwork and discipline, which conditions them to work harder for results; benefits that will help them in school, the workplace and life in general.
Music has so many lifelong benefits. We should never underestimate the power of music learning.
Many successful people have attributed their learning music to their success in life.
For instance, Bill Clinton, who was the 42nd President of the United States, has been quoted as saying he probably would never have been president if he hadn’t taken music lessons as a child.
Other successful people who took music lessons when they were young include musician Nelly Furtado, astronaut Neil Armstrong, actress Julia Roberts and director Steven Spielberg.
How many times have you heard in interviews a famous musician say “Music was what saved my life?”
It helps people through difficult times as well as the good times. It also helps with self-control, an important trait to have in life.
When we think about our children’s growth in life, music should be one of the very first things we encourage them to participate in to help them succeed in school, relationships and the workplace.
I’ve always agreed with the organization Coalition For Music Education in Canada when they say, “Success in Music, Success in Life, It’s no Coincidence.”
Growth in the brain, growth in social interaction and confidence in our children’s inner self will help them have a fuller, happier and more productive life.
