Kids and Teens: The Perks of Playing a Musical Instrument ...

Flashback to when I was in grade two. I was urging my mom to let me take piano lessons. My mom said ?no? because first, the fees were expensive, and second, she thinks that such activities would only interfere with my academic studies. I really wished she had enrolled me for music lessons though. I really wanted to learn to play the piano, the guitar, or the violin when I was young and I only had two simple reasons why?

First, I love music and I wanted to learn how to make music by myself. For a kid, learning how to play musical instruments could give a certain sense of achievement. It can also boost our confidence, knowing that such is a unique skill that only the persistent can develop.

The second reason was that I knew that being talented at making music can help me gain more friends in school. Kids who are good at playing musical instruments are more likely to become popular too, right? They can join bands and perform during special school events ? and in the process develop excellent social skills.

I know my reasons before were a bit petty ? but if you think thoroughly about whether you should let a kid learn to play a musical instrument or not, you will see that the benefits very much outweigh any risks.

Aside from my petty reasons above, I think we should let our kids learn how to play the piano or the violin because it would teach them discipline, acquired through the need to regularly practice and concentrate at playing. They would also develop patience and persistence, life lessons which are very valuable.

Learning how to play musical instruments can also be a source of fun ? and a form of stress reliever and self-expression. It can also reduce stage fright, promote team work, and as noted in some studies, it can enhance memory, and improve math, reading, and comprehension skills.

With all these probable benefits at hand, parents should even encourage their kids to explore the world of music. So the next time, your kid requests for piano lessons, why not go all the way and get him/her a beginner?s sheet music online at greatscores.com? If such programs are not available in school, you can even download ?how-to? programs and videos online.

P.S. I learned how to play the guitar ? a bit ? when I was in college and I hope my kids would learn better, and at a younger age.

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