Music
What is it about playing music that
stimulates the mind? According to John J. Ratey, MD in A User’s
Guide to the Brain “The musician is constantly adjusting
decisions on tempo, tone, style, rhythm, phrasing, and
feeling--training the brain to become incredibly good at organizing
and conducting numerous activities at once. Dedicated practice of
this orchestration can have a great payoff for lifelong attention
skills, intelligence, and an ability for self-knowledge and
expression.”
Studying music can increase your attention span, intelligence and
ability for self expression. These skills are bound to benefit you in
any career you choose, whether you become a professional musician or
not. Studying music can also increase self-discipline and a greater
appreciation of sound. Music requires patience, communication and often
an understanding of how to work with others. These personal qualities
will enrich your life and the lives of others around you.
