Online vs. Offline – What is the Right Way to Learn Music?

There are so many online music courses on the internet today but you are somehow unsure of its authenticity, so you want to learn through music lessons. But then again, you might not have the time to attend those music classes. So what is the best option to learn music?

Music school 

Advantages 

1. It allows direct interaction with your mentor. Every lesson and exercise can be immediately provided with a feedback, so if you have any doubts or questions, it can be resolved then and there.
2. You will meet fellow musicians who are on a beginner or intermediate stage or like you. It is really healthy and fun to socialise with your peers as it encourages growth and more interest in that particular subject.
3. You can also perform as a part of the music school or with your peer group.

Disadvantages

1. If you are a working adult or learning in college, you might not get the time to come for music classes and the timings may not be flexible for you.
2. It requires commitment as you may be rehearsed through the same drills again and again, especially if you are a beginner which might make the sessions little monotonous.

Online Music Education

Advantages 

1. You can pursue your music lessons at your own time and in your own pace, there aren't strict time constraints. So you can adjust your time from your schedule and put your free time to learning music.
2. It is a very efficient tool if you have to practice technical exercises and learn theory as it separates the process of getting drilled with same exercises in your music classes. So you can save time going to your music classes and sit home in your comfortable surrounding and practice the exercises at home. Once you feel comfortable playing those exercises you can move on to the next one or even jumble around the different exercises in your own leisure.

Disadvantages

1. The drawback to online curriculum is the feedback system. There is a process involved for direct interaction through online and sometimes can be frustrating and time consuming.
2. You might miss out on few tricks and tips from technical point of view which again can be covered through various video lessons on internet but you have to be aware of such minute variations in your playing as well.

BlueTimbre is a unique Music Company that provides Music Education and  Recording Studio services. BlueTimbre also works with schools to provide end-to-end Music Education solutions for schools. 

The BlueTimbre team comes with decades of cumulative experience in running Structured Businesses, Music Curriculum Development, Music Education and Performance.

3 Reasons Why Music is the most Important Subject at School

Music is everywhere. All you have to do is listen. It also teaches us a lot of things and can play a vital role in one's growing up. There are many benefits to gain from music if you are involved with it from an early age. In this write up, we will talk about how having music as a subject in school, how it benefits a child not just from educational point of view but the all-round development.

Personality

It shapes your personality. Learning music makes you more aware and teaches you to approach your tasks more logically. It also enhances your motor, visual and auditory skills. It is encouraged to be part of the curriculum of school as it is one of the most unique subject that has the quality to teach all the right traits and can act as a stress buster from learning all other educational subjects. Due to the structured and logical nature of the theory of music, it helps children to fare better in their other subjects. Also, it helps one to connect with each other through the language of music not just in school boundaries but with anyone  and anywhere. It encourages them to be more social and feel a sense of joy in playing together with their peers. 

Creativity

The most important reason to include Music in every school curriculum is its ability to cultivate creativity in students. In this modern era, creativity is often the trait that sets a person apart. You can be creative in any field, it is the talent to think of a problem logically and efficiently so that any task given to you, if not by the norms, you can still solve or overcome it your way. Every child should be given that opportunity, to let them able to think on their feet and there is nothing better than music to inculcate that skill in them. In layman terms, in music you are taught how to play but once you come out the other side as a skilled musician you can choose to play your instrument however you like and that freedom of choice grows your curiosity and hence your creativity.

Proof of its Success

Finland has one of the best education system in the world where learning music and musical instrument has a vital and crucial role to play. They have produced some very talented classical musicians and soloists in recent times but have also have the record of having highest academic achievements according to UNICEF report of 2007. So this proves that including music in one’s regular activities doesn't always mean you are forcing your child to be a musician, you are just allowing him to learn all the subjects from different fields and then they can decide what to pursue. Remember, music should never be a chore for them like other subjects, everyone should be allowed to grow in their own pace, build their own interest in it and that's when you will see the best effect of music on a child. 

BlueTimbre is a unique Music Company that provides Music Education and  Recording Studio services. BlueTimbre also works with schools to provide end-to-end Music Education solutions for schools. 

The BlueTimbre team comes with decades of cumulative experience in running Structured Businesses, Music Curriculum Development, Music Education and Performance.

4 Reasons Why Music Learning should be compulsory for Children

Music can be many things. An outlet to your stress, your favourite hobby, a medium to communicate and an education that will help you throughout your life. As an adult you know the purpose when you are learning, but why is it important for kids? There are kids who are genuinely interested in music and there are some who just follows the trend and pick up some instrument to learn. Some do get attached to their instrument while some struggle to get a start. However, whatever the purpose, as a child, learning an instrument can benefit you for the rest of your life and is a great skill to have as you are growing up. Here are some of the benefits that you will gain by learning music.

1. Brain Development/Stimulation

There are many studies telling us the benefits a child can achieve by learning a musical instrument. Kids engaged with music tend to improve in subjects that involve I.Q , reasoning and comprehension skills. Any musical instrument requires exercise and dedication towards your motor, auditory and visual aspects and as you improve your skill in the instrument, the abilities of your senses also become sharper, hence scientifically makes you smarter. The brain is a complicated neural network and the best way to simplify the process to make your brain work faster and smarter is to learn instruments. It gives your brain a full-workout and thus enabling your neurons to fire faster. It develops our communication, reasoning and understanding abilities which can be made use in any life situations that may arise before you.

2. Increased Learning Ability

Another discovery made by scientist suggest that learning musical instrument improves speech processing abilities and your reading speed. As we discussed before, how music can stimulate your brain to be smarter, faster and more active, it gives you the capability to process words faster and deliver it with efficiency. Reading is an important part of life that you need to solve mathematics to your daily routine tasks. You understand the context of a problem better, comprehend the situation and effectively put out comprehensive results. It may not be very obvious in your improvements but research and past experience shows that children learning instruments show improvement and better results in standard academic achievements.

3. Focus/Discipline

Learning music is different from all the other subject that you learn in school. It is kind of a hobby when you start out, and gradually start having fun with it as your skills improve. However, the time and commitment that one has to put to improve progressively and hone their skills is also different. Yes, one thing is common for every subject, you have to practice numerous times to understand and get a comfortable command over a certain context, but the consciousness that you have to put and the feedback you get is very different and refreshing. When learning instrument, you get immediate feedback and you yourself will identify if you are doing something right or wrong. It requires you to be disciplined and organised with your practice routines and with patience you will yield results which gives you immense joy and pride. With time it teaches you how to direct your focus to get the best results out of a session, and if you stick with it long enough, it really explains why discipline and organised learning is the best way to progress in any subject.

4. Confidence

Confidence is a key to be able to fully showcase yourself. You are your best self when you are confident of what you are doing. In music, as we discussed in the previous point (about how getting results after your patience and belief in the disciplined learning can really give you joy and pride) that will boost your confidence and instil self-belief which, is crucial in your development as an individual. This doesn’t mean you will brag about everything, it just means you are confident and really believe in your skills and showcase what you have planned assuredly. Every child deserves to be able to speak their view and for that one needs confidence, and learning music kind of solves that.

In summation, learning music makes you more social, smarter, reasonable and confident about everything that you do. But in the end, do remember, even if music is providing so many benefits to develop you as an individual, it should brighten up your day and you should have fun because that is the beauty of music.

BlueTimbre is a unique Music Company that provides Music Education and  Recording Studio services. BlueTimbre also works with schools to provide end-to-end Music Education solutions for schools. 

The BlueTimbre team comes with decades of cumulative experience in running Structured Businesses, Music Curriculum Development, Music Education and Performance.

References

1.     https://theinspiredclassroom.com/2017/05/why-is-music-education-in-schools-important/

2.     https://hosimusic.com/learning-music-compulsory/