12 Benefits of Music
1 Makes you
Happier - Research proves that when you listen to music you
like, your brain releases dopamine, a “feel-good” neurotransmitter.
Valorie Salimpoor, a neuroscientist at McGill University, injected eight
music-lovers with a radioactive substance that binds to dopamine receptors
after they listened to their favorite music. A PET scan showed that
large amounts of dopamine were released, which biologically
caused the participants to feel emotions like happiness, excitement,
and joy. So the next time you need an emotional boost, listen to your
favorite tunes for 15 minutes. That’s all it takes to get a natural
high!
2 Reduces
Stress - Listening to music you enjoy decreases levels of
the stress hormone cortisol in your body, which counteracts the
effects of chronic stress. This is an important finding since stress
causes 60% of all our illnesses and disease. To stay calm and healthy
during a stressful day, turn on the radio. Be sure to sing along and tap your
feet to the beat to get the maximum healing benefit.
3 Improves
Health and Immune System - Studies show that if
people actively participated in making music by playing various
percussion instruments and singing, their immune system was boosted even more
than if they passively listened.
4 Helps you
Sleep better - A study showed that students who listened
to relaxing classical music for 45 minutes before turning in slept
significantly better than students who listened to an audiobook or did nothing
different from their normal routine. If you’re having trouble sleeping,
try listening to a little Bach or Mozart before bedtime to catch some Zs.
5 Improves
Academic skill - "More and more studies show a correlation
between higher academic achievement with children who are exposed to
music," says children's music specialist Meredith LeVande of MonkeyMonkeyMusic.com.
"Music simply stimulates parts of the brain that are related to reading,
math, and emotional development. "Help your kids remember more (and learn
more!) with music. "Further research has shown that participation in music
at an early age can help improve a child's learning ability and memory by
stimulating different patterns of brain development," says Maestro Eduardo
Marturet, a conductor, composer and musical director for the Miami Symphony
Orchestra.
6 Cultivates
Social Skill - Picking up an instrument can also help your child
break out of their social shell too, experts say. "Socially, children who
become involved in a musical group or ensemble learn important life skills,
such as how to relate to others, how to work as a team and appreciate the
rewards that come from working together, and the development of leadership
skills," says Marturet, who also oversees the MISO Young
Artist program in South Florida, which allows young musicians to hone their
musical skills as part of a professional orchestra.
7 Improves
Discipline - In order for an orchestra/band to sound good, all
players must work together harmoniously towards a single goal, the performance,
and must commit to learning music, attending rehearsals, and
practicing. To improve in music, you have to not only do well in classes,
but devote time to practicing outside of the lessons too. That requires
discipline. "Exposing kids to musical instruments is the key. They are
naturally curious and excited about them -- and the discipline that parents AND
kids learn by sticking with it is a lesson in itself," says Mira
Stulberg-Halpert of 3D Learner Inc.
8 Increases
Patience - We live in a world of instant gratification, but real life
demands having patience. When you are playing in a band or orchestra (and most
musicians do), you have to be willing to wait your turn to play otherwise the
sound is a mess. That inadvertently teaches patience. "You need to work
together in a group to make music," says Dotson-Westphalen.
9 Boosts
self-esteem/confidence - Are there any areas of life that aren't
enhanced by having good confidence? Probably, not. And if you want your child
to develop their confidence, learning to play a musical instrument can help. "They
find that they can develop a skill by themselves, that they can get better and
better," says Elizabeth Dotson-Westphalen, a music teacher and performer.
10Introduction
to other cultures - Music knows no boundaries when it comes to playing
styles from around the world. Research shows that people who listen to all
types of music (for examples Reggae, World Music, Rock, Pop, Funk, Electronica,
Country etc:) tend to be more open, tolerant and honest individuals.
11Great form
of self-expression - Music provides people with a form of self-expression. Now
that there is relative security in the basics of existence, the challenge is to
make life meaningful and to reach for a higher stage of development. Everyone
needs to be in touch at some time in their life with their core, with what they are and what they feel. Self-esteem is a by-product of this self-expression.
12Fosters
creativity - Above all, playing music - particularly as people
get to more advanced levels in it - is a creative pursuit. Creatively is good
for the mind, body and soul.
- Source sheknows.com, childrens music workshop and lifehack.org
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