10 Benefits of music for children

Did you know music training increases children's brain development??

It's now been proven learning to play a musical instrument has significant benefits for children's brain development.

Don't just think of music as children's entertainment, listening pleasure or background noise it's so much more. A 5 year study by the University of California has shown significant improvements in children who learn to play a musical instrument.

Lead author and Senior Research Associate, Assal Habibi said:

"These results reflect that children with music training were more accurate in processing sound".

The study shows music instruction speeds up the maturation of the auditory pathway in the brain and increases its efficiency. This improved auditory function allows more complex learning earlier.

Remember though, most of all kids just find music fun. I know my little son just breaks out into dance as soon as a catchy song comes on the radio.

Here's 10 reasons music is so important in children's development:

1. Increased brainpower (as above study shows)
   
2. Improved recall and memory
   
3. Encourages exploration and learning
   
4. Improves social interactions
   
5. Encourages self-expression
   
6. Builds confidence
   
7. Teaches patience
   
8. Encourages creativity
   
9. Teaches discipline
   
10. Encourages relaxation (mind) or exercise (body)...depending on style of music

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Study: https://news.usc.edu/102681/childrens-brains-devel...