50 Reasons to Take Music Lessons

There are thousands of known and unknown benefits to taking music lessons and playing with other musicians. Here’s why we think EVERYONE should take music lessons:

To learn a new skill and challenge yourself

To express yourself creatively

To improve memory and cognitive skills

To relieve stress and improve mental health

To have a new hobby and form of self-improvement

To improve coordination and physical dexterity

To boost confidence and self-esteem

To improve social skills and make new friends

To learn about different cultures and musical traditions

To have a new form of entertainment and self-expression

To improve time management and discipline

To have a new way to relax and unwind

To improve communication skills

To learn to read and write music

To improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills

To learn about music theory and the structure of music

To improve rhythm and timing

To learn to play music with others in a group or ensemble

To improve listening skills

To have a new outlet for creativity

To improve your ability to concentrate and focus

To improve fine motor skills

To learn about different instruments and their unique sounds

To improve hand-eye coordination

To have a new way to express emotions

To improve math skills through learning music theory

To learn to play music by ear

To improve your ability to multitask

To learn about music history and different musical genres

To improve your sense of pitch and melody

To learn to improvise and create music on the spot

To improve your overall musicality and understanding of music

To have a new way to express yourself and your personality

To learn to play music in different styles and genres

To improve your sense of timing and groove

To learn to play music with others in a collaborative setting

To improve teamwork and cooperation skills

To have a new way to de-stress and relax after a long day

To improve your ability to follow directions and listen to others

To learn to play music by reading sheet music

To improve your sense of rhythm and beat

To learn about different music notation systems

To improve your ability to perform in front of others

To learn to play music with different dynamics and expression

To improve your ability to memorize music

To learn to play music with different tempos and rhythms

To improve your ability to interpret and analyze music

To learn to play music with different instrumentation

To improve your ability to perform in a group or ensemble

To learn to play music with different articulations and phrasing