Saturday, August 18, 2007

music newsletter

Music is part of our lives. Without music, our life would be boring and empty.
Music is wonderful! But what exactly are the benefits you get from music?

Well, for starters, music can improve your brain power. Studies show that children who have music lessons have better memory and iQ than those who don’t. Not only classical music but almost any kind of music is good for you. Actually listening to music activates the endorphins in your brain, hormones that make you happy and feel good about yourself. Some say that music can have the power to heal and extend your life.
Learning how to play a musical instrument also teaches discipline. You have to be disciplined to master playing your instrument. Practice makes perfect ;). Playing a musical instrument certainly teaches you a lot of good traits, and could also turn out to be your profession in the future.
Listening to music relieves stress. Music is calming and keeps your mind away from worries. That is why you feel good after listening to music, especially when you are the one playing it. And, music can trigger a certain memory, so listening to music makes you relive or remember that memory.
In the end, listening to or playing music is just fun. Sometimes it just makes you feel good to dance along or sing along to the music and not care what anyone else thinks ;) . I encourage you to start listening to music more or to enroll in music lessons and look forward to a happier life.

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