How playing an instrument benefits your brain
At the Alameda String Academy, we love making music for its own sake - for the beauty of the music itself, for the satisfaction of working hard to master a new piece, for the joy of playing together with other musicians - but it's great to be reminded that playing an instrument has a TON of side benefits.
I just happened upon the following video from TED, that includes a number of amazing facts about music and musicians.
I just happened upon the following video from TED, that includes a number of amazing facts about music and musicians.
- Just listening to music is like fireworks in your brain - and playing an instrument is like a full body workout.
- Playing a musical instrument engages practically every area of your brain at once.
- Music bridges the right and left brains, leading to better problem solving in both academic and social settings.
- Musicians often have higher levels of executive function, including planning, strategizing and attention to detail.
I hope you enjoy the video.
If you'd like to learn more about how you can learn to play a musical instrument, please click on "Lessons" below to learn about the programs we offer at the Alameda String Academy. Alternatively, if you'd rather see fireworks in your brain through listening to music, click on "Concerts" to read about upcoming events in Alameda.
If you'd like to learn more about how you can learn to play a musical instrument, please click on "Lessons" below to learn about the programs we offer at the Alameda String Academy. Alternatively, if you'd rather see fireworks in your brain through listening to music, click on "Concerts" to read about upcoming events in Alameda.
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