The Benefits of Music Lessons

Posted on by Shawn Hatfield

The benefits of musical training (for both children and adults!) are endless. PBS and the National Association for Music Education specifically lists the following as consequences of music education:

  • Language Development
  • Increased IQ
  • Larger growth of neural activity (the brain works harder)
  • Spatial intelligence (also necessary for math skills)
  • Improved test scores
  • Improved memorization scores
  • Emotional intelligence and development of empathy
  • Development of creative thinking
  • Preparation for the creative economy of the 21st century
  • Learning teamwork as part of a band or orchestra
  • Being disciplined and learning a skill one can be proud of

Learn more by reading the full articles here:

http://www.nafme.org/20-important-benefits-of-music-in-our-schools/
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-benefits-of-music-education/

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Published by Shawn Hatfield

First and foremost, I love music and writing. Since I composed my first pieces of music and poetry I've been obsessed with creative output. Music and writing are a constant puzzle I want to solve, whether it is a blog piece, recording session artists, short stories, or full length albums. I am the owner and head engineer of Groove: Music Studios. Currently, we offer professional audio mixing and mastering services. I am also the Senior Editor/Staff Writer at The Borfski Press, an independent publishing company that I co-own with my wife, Dagney. I am currently working full time in music retail at a small business and part time as a professional musician and writer. I love working in a local shop, building customer relationship management skills, and having the opportunity to sell things I love. My expertise include audio production, live sound, music retail, writing/blogging, and publishing. I especially enjoy writing and learning about music gear, specifically vintage pedals. There's something very special and exciting about stomping a pedal's switch or flipping an amp on for the first time.