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Benefits of Learning Music
"The most intricately and perfectly coordinated of all voluntary movements in the animal kingdom are those of the human hand and fingers, and perhaps in no other human activity do memory, complex integration and muscular coordination surpass the achievements of the skilled pianist."
--Homer W. Smith, From Fish to Philosopher
Piano Lessons are Good for You and Your Brain!
Do piano lessons make children smarter? This question has intrigued scientists, parents, and educators for decades. Studies have shown that, yes, they do increase children's cognitive abilities, and in many more ways than previously believed. At its most basic level, the piano requires you to make connections between your brain (or your memory of the keys and their associated notes) and your hands, which are often performing two separate functions at the same time. That takes a lot of brainpower!
But research has shown that the benefits of piano lessons go much deeper than boosted brainpower. Increased emotional maturity, higher IQs, and above-average test scores are just the tip of the iceberg. In order to demonstrate how truly beneficial piano lessons are for children, we've made an infographic explaining the results of all this research. You don't have to be a scientist to see that taking piano lessons as a child gives you a greater chance of success. After all, it worked for Albert Einstein! Check this out!
The Psychology of Music
Did you know that music can improve language skills, creativity and happiness? Or that music can help heal some neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Tourettes and autism? Additionally, studying music is shown to have a positive impact on children’s SAT scores.
While many infographics come from questionable sources, the fact that this one is presented by the University of Florida means that the scientific information it presents on the psychology of music aren’t just psuedoscience, but real facts detailing how music enters our bodies and how the brain is affected by music. Check this out!