Your Brain On Music: 6 Reasons To Learn An Instrument
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Your Brain On Music: 6 Reasons To Learn An Instrument

Creating music has magical benefits on your brain and life!

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Your Brain On Music: 6 Reasons To Learn An Instrument
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Learning how to play the guitar can do much more for you than help pick up chicks (or whoever). It's scientifically proven to make you smarter! Studies have shown time and time again the benefits of learning an instrument and I'm going to give you the top 6 reasons to put down your phone and pick up a guitar!

1. Increased memory

Playing an instrument creates new connections in your brain, resulting in increased organizational and processing skills. So learning an instrument may help you with pretty much any academic pursuit.

2. Relieves stress

Practicing an instrument is an escape from the world for many people (including yours truly), helping me deal with the stress of daily life that much better.

3. Improved coordination

This one should be obvious. Just like any sport helps with motor control, most musical instruments require developed motor control. Think about how a professional pianists hands gracefully dance along the keyboard.

4. Emotional expression

This one applies much more to advanced musicians, but once a certain level of proficiency is reached the possibilities are endless. Having a creative outlet puts YOU in control and can make a real difference in your life.

5. Refines concentration and multitasking skills

Mastering an instrument requires the ability to play the instrument, listen to yourself and others, keep time, look ahead, read music, and many other things all at the same time!

6. Builds confidence

Performing requires lots of self-confidence and nerves of steel. For those of you that struggle to be confident around others, learning an instrument may be the place to start!

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