Benefits of Music Education for Children

Did you know that children who are encouraged to learn a musical skill grow up to be superheroes? Well, no not really, but musical children do have a higher chance of growing up to be more confident, happier and more attentive. And, as parents and caregivers, that is all we really want for our kids. 

Nothing is more powerful and emotive in all the world than music. From the moment the ears on our unborn babies are developed, they begin to react positively to music and vibrations. And, by the time those little cuties are a few months old they begin to wiggle and make rhythmical noises. They bang on pots and pans in that adorable way and make their own music before they even learn how to say the word music. It goes without saying that continuing to encourage children as they grow to seek musical arts will only bring forth more positivity in their lives. 

So, if you are considering investing in guitar lessons, or if your children have been bugging you for a piano or a drum set, read on to learn a few reasons why you should answer their requests with a resounding yes.

Benefits of Music Education for Children:

• Aids in brain development: Early exposure to musical training can enhance children’s brain development. Coordination is needed between hand, visual and auditory regions, because of this, the language and motor skills of musical children is greatly stimulated. Additionally, enjoying musical activity releases endorphins in their brains that can inspire tranquility and good moods. 
• Creative thinkers: Children who are educated in various forms of music are generally more creative thinkers due to the link between learning musical skills and spatial intelligence (ability to quickly form mental pictures of things).
• Improves test scores: Studies suggest that children educated in musical arts achieve higher tests scores than children who are not. Learning musical skills requires concentration and discipline, and because of the advanced brain development, musical children tend to store information more easily which can result in advanced academic skills.
• Fuels a passion: Passion can ignite from children who enjoy the music that they are learning. The desire to enhance their skills and be the very best at their craft will grow. That passion for their musical talents can translate to other key areas of their life such as passion for work, school, sports, and family.  
• Grows confidence: Learning musical skills is a form of therapy that can help your children grow confidence. Their self-esteem and self-perception increase, which can cancel out negative feelings of stress and depression. 
• Enhanced social skills: Many forms of musical education require the student to interact with peers and teachers while understanding the benefits of teamwork and discipline. All of the requirements of musical education are important for building healthy social skills.
• Inspires sensitivity: Because music has the ability to encourage hope, happiness and excitement in the hearts and minds of many, children who are exposed to musical education are more sensitive to the feelings of others.

Music is a positively beautiful thing, encouraging your children to appreciate it by learning musical skills can be just as beneficial to them as eating healthy and staying active.