How Music Affects Who You Are
When I was twelve years old, my dad bought me my first guitar. I had no idea what I was doing when I began, but within a matter of two weeks, I already had the basics down and could play full songs. To me and my teacher, that was incredible, because it takes most people at least a month. He had even told me that he thinks I was “born to play.” Along with learning guitar, I taught myself how to play piano within a year. I began to realize that no matter what mood I was in, if I played music, I would instantly feel better and at a better state of mind. Learning instruments and learning music has completely helped me grow as an individual. I can learn things more quickly and efficiently. It also helps me cope with certain situations. I thought it was just a “me” thing, but it turns out that music has a tremendous effect on your mood and your brain!
Playing an instrument and listening to music helps with brain growth and development, and can have a huge impact on your mood. Studies have shown that when children learn to play music, their brains begin to process and hear sounds that they couldn’t hear before. This causes them to develop “neurophysiological distinction” between certain sounds. That can …show more content…
Music healing is something up and coming and will be a strong form of therapy in the future. There have been multiple studies to prove it. One study even showed that students in high school earn better grades than students who don’t. Listening to music helps you think more efficiently and improve memory. Society has relied on music so much, that a life without music would completely change our world around. Every culture has been created through music, and it is fundamental to life. Most people believe music is just a form of entertainment, but it goes much deeper. It is used as therapy, a way of learning, a way of teaching, and a way
When I was twelve years old, my dad bought me my first guitar. I had no idea what I was doing when I began, but within a matter of two weeks, I already had the basics down and could play full songs. To me and my teacher, that was incredible, because it takes most people at least a month. He had even told me that he thinks I was “born to play.” Along with learning guitar, I taught myself how to play piano within a year. I began to realize that no matter what mood I was in, if I played music, I would instantly feel better and at a better state of mind. Learning instruments and learning music has completely helped me grow as an individual. I can learn things more quickly and efficiently. It also helps me cope with certain situations. I thought it was just a “me” thing, but it turns out that music has a tremendous effect on your mood and your brain!
Playing an instrument and listening to music helps with brain growth and development, and can have a huge impact on your mood. Studies have shown that when children learn to play music, their brains begin to process and hear sounds that they couldn’t hear before. This causes them to develop “neurophysiological distinction” between certain sounds. That can …show more content…
Music healing is something up and coming and will be a strong form of therapy in the future. There have been multiple studies to prove it. One study even showed that students in high school earn better grades than students who don’t. Listening to music helps you think more efficiently and improve memory. Society has relied on music so much, that a life without music would completely change our world around. Every culture has been created through music, and it is fundamental to life. Most people believe music is just a form of entertainment, but it goes much deeper. It is used as therapy, a way of learning, a way of teaching, and a way