Benefits of Playing Music
Whether you're 5 or 95, you can benefit mentally, physically and socially from playing a musical instrument.
Everyone knows that playing musical instrument is fun and entertaining. But did you also know that playing music is scientifically proven to benefit people of all ages?
Children and Teens -- Playing music positively affects the development of children's cognitive skills. It builds confidence, self-discipline and inspires creativity. Playing music can also increase productivity and help kids and teens connect socially with their peers.
Adults and Seniors -- Playing excercies the brain and helps fight memory loss. It helps reduce stress and lower blood pressure, and it can stave off depression and loneliness.
(From the NAMM Foundation)
Scientific Research Reveals Reasons to Play Music
Science says there are good medical reasons to play...
- Playing a musical instrument can reverse stress at the molecular level, according to studies conducted by Loma Linda University School of Medicine and Applied Biosystems (as published in Medical Science Monitor).
- Making music can help reduce job burnout and improve your mood, according to a study exposing 112 long-term care workers to six recreational music-making sessions of group drumming and keyboard accompaniment (as published in Advances in Mind-Body Medicine).
- Playing music increases human growth hormone (HgH production among active older Americans. A study following 130 people over two 10-week periods measured participants' levels of HgH. The findings revealed that the test group who took group keyboard lessons showed significantly higher levels of HgH than the control group people who did not make music. (University of Miami)
(From the NAMM Foundation)
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