Would studying music be a form of intellectual activity?

Question

Studying music or even taking private lessons for an instrument is a time-consuming activity. So would studying music be a form of intellectual activity. In other words, does studying music count as an intellectual interest?

Answer 1

Gracious, if you are going to be a serious artist you must know the context within which you are playing.

There is technique, which is what I think you are talking about? And a good craftsman is necessary before taking the step to being an artist or a musician. This is skill based, and in my opinion, not really an intellectual interest.

The intellectual side is knowing what you are playing and it's place in history, be it current cutting edge or re-shaping old ideals. In other words, if you can drop "post-modern" into a sentence, then we can have a conversation.

Answer 2

Studying music by playing a musical instrument is very intellectual and emotional. It's one of the best activities you'll find for exercising both the left and right side of the brain. Because of this studys have shown that students of music instruments score much higher on aptitude tests.

Answer 3

Yes. A music education is pretty much a life-long process. You start w/ basic "building blocks" of knowledge and build up, all the while transferring knowledge. I'm 23 and have been playing piano since I was 6, organ since age 12. Over the past 4 years or so, I've really gotten serious about my music. I'm currently preparing for a concerto competition. I absolutely love the training that I'm receiving- I've been working on getting my own piano studio established (right now I have about 10 students)- I'm also a church pianist. I am passionate about what I'm doing- I feel like I've found my calling.

Answer 4

Very much so, in fact, studies have shown that musicians are improved in math, science and many other subjects. It is time consuming yes, but it allows your brain to be able to process more of the areas you don't use. There is so much more than just opening up your mouth and notes coming out of your mouth.

Answer 5

of course it would..yes because studying music is intellectual...being an intellectual means you participate or spend time doing something to gain knowledge of something and learning music would definitely be that

Answer 6

Studies have shown that people who study music are prone to do better in math, and comprehension tests. They also tend to do better overall in their studies.
I figure that would make it an intellectual pursuit.

Answer 7

in my opinion, it does. music is actually pretty mathmatical. so, if you consider art or math intelectual (which i do), then yes.

Answer 8

yes.

Answer 9

yes!