| Learning an instrument or developing a singing ability | | | | successful adults if they learn early that they have to |
| takes hours of practice and determination. | | | | work hard for what they want. |
| Researchers have concluded that the younger a child | | | | Hand-eye coordination and dexterity. The hands |
| begins to develop his or her musical abilities, the more | | | | move according to what the eyes read from the |
| the child benefits - not only in the tangible reward of | | | | score. This skill is also useful in sports and other |
| a learned skill, but also in many intangible benefits that | | | | activities. |
| come as the skill is developed. | | | | Mathematics. All the musical notes are in fractions, |
| Many parents who enroll their children in music lessons | | | | making this skill useful in arithmetic and building a good |
| do not realize the full benefits the training process | | | | foundation in basic math skills. |
| has on the development of the children. Even if a | | | | Self-confidence. Performing in a recital establishes all |
| child does not choose a career as a musician, the | | | | music students' self-confidence in front of an |
| positive impacts of music lessons are extremely | | | | audience. This confidence is needed by politicians and |
| valuable for the rest of a child's lifetime. Here are a | | | | leaders in management positions. |
| few benefits of music lessons: | | | | Culture. Students in music lessons learn about |
| Ability to entertain. Whether it's for friends, family, or | | | | different styles of music, the lives of composers, and |
| self-entertainment, music is a great form of | | | | the history of music. This knowledge makes children |
| enjoyment. This ability keeps children from turning to | | | | more well-rounded individuals. |
| mind-numbing sources of distraction such as video | | | | Children who are involved in long-term music lessons |
| games or television. | | | | gain all of these skills without knowing it. Whether |
| Discipline. Practicing hour after hour, week after | | | | they are pertinent to their future careers or not, the |
| week, and year after year requires a tremendous | | | | benefits of music lessons prepare students to have |
| amount of self-discipline. Children will be more | | | | healthy and more successful lives. |