The benefits of learning a musical instrument

Learning a musical instrument at any age has a positive impact in just about all areas of life, and for children that impact is magnified.

Research shows learning a musical instrument when young benefits children’s emotional, intellectual and social development. This means there is no better time than now for your child to start – and to persist with – learning a musical instrument.

Here are some of the key benefits of learning a musical instrument for children:

• Learning music improves concentration and memory. 
• Music education positively effects children’s brain development, which can lead to improved academic performance.
• It's beneficial for a child’s emotional and behavioural development.
• It improves fine motor skills.  
• Music provides an avenue for creativity and self-expression. 
• Children can meet new friends in different year levels. 
• Children learn self-discipline, organisation, self-control, and how to cooperate with others. 
• In a band, children experience the satisfaction of working towards a common goal as a team, which improves self-esteem and confidence.

There is no better time than now for your child to start – and to persist with – learning a musical instrument."

Benefits of learning music in a band

That learning music is good for kids is a no-brainer, but what takes music's value to another level is being part of a band.

​Becoming a part of a school band is a particularly valuable way to get children involved in music, as it adds in a social dynamic of making music with peers that can’t be replicated elsewhere. Children learn valuable team skills and experience the thrill of creating and performing, while also having fun with their friends. 
 
Through practice, tuition, rehearsals and performances, band members build a more robust sense of self-belief and camaraderie with their peers.
 
All the more reason to encourage your child to pick up their instrument today!   
 
What benefits does learning a musical instrument have for your child? Let us know in the comments.