2006-07-10 21:07:54 · 15 answers · asked by sid 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
In short, yes very much so. Playing an instrument engages the mind at several levels at once. Kids develop concentration skill, memory skills, timing and coordination skills, as well as thought processes that engage both sides of the brain. Also the discipline of daily practice is very helpful in other areas.
My own experience is that my students do very well in other areas also. Parents often credit their musical training as important to their child’s success in school.
Great question, as a parent and teacher I believe music lessons are worth much more than they cost.
2006-07-10 21:13:59 · answer #1 · answered by Pyara_sweet_abhi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was watching 20/20 and there were these blind kids with autism who could play any thing on the piano after just listening to the music once, but they could not button their shirts or tell you how many fingers they had. But they did get further in life by taking on the piano.
2006-07-10 21:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. I was smart before I played my instrument, and got good grades, but I got better ones after I started playing the flute. It gives us something to do and it teaches us, subconsciously, that practice makes better. If I hadn't practiced so much, I probably would have been a sucky player. But I practiced so much, and I was really good at it. Could I have made it without it. Of course. But the road was much easier with music.
2006-07-10 21:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by soulfli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no question about it. Arts education helps students learn in every phase of their educational experience. Because of the discipline required, learning a musical instrument is especially helpful.
See sources.
2006-07-10 21:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by Goethe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely think music or playing an instrument helps form very beneficial neural connections in the brain.
2006-07-10 21:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not smarter; rather they take a lesson from the ancient Greeks and they learn all of the disciplines. So, they'd do maths, gymnastics, music, English; a bit of everything. We learn quicker when we do that.
2006-07-10 21:48:01 · answer #6 · answered by welcome_to_how_things_will_be 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because the smartest people in the world may or may not play an instrument.
2006-07-10 21:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard someone mention that kids that play the instrument, does tend to do things a little better, like math because you have note readings and other things, actually i've seen somethings like that posted up at me music building
2006-07-10 21:10:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not neccessarily, but the smartest person i know plays an instrument, and it will help you further in life
2006-07-10 21:09:45 · answer #9 · answered by nat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studies show that kids who learn music do better in math.
It also teaches them patience, good study habits, and the joy and value of collaboration.
2006-07-10 21:11:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋