Music is life – it is not just leisure for some people as they are able to connect with music, better than human beings. Sometimes, music is all we have to lean back to – it is all that adds meaning to life and helps us surpass our sorrows and even celebrate our joys. But if listening to music can have that great an effect, what could learning music do? Learning music is not that easy after all – be it western or classical. Irrespective of the genre of the music you choose to learn or play, learning music changes you for the better, helps you evolve and transform into a better version of yourself.
Here are 5 ways how learning music changes you for the better.
Helps you connect with yourself better
When you sing, or play a musical instrument, you get the opportunity to phase out and concentrate on the notes, on the harmony with which the notes exist together. Only a true musician who dives into the music and its depths is able to understand how notes, gaps and beats sync together to create the perfect harmony. When you learn the importance of such little things, you are able to connect with your innerself much better as compared to before.
Makes you more social and expressing
When you learn music, you add a skill and talent to the cap and of course, more people are intrigued to connect with you. Music not only makes you aware of yourself, but also helps you connect with people around you. You understand emotion and the power they carry, which makes you more expressive. If you are introvert, music will not only be your solace, but also become your bridge to the world around you.
It makes you more patient
Learning music is easier said than done – you need to give it time and need to try again and again, until you get each and every note or beat right. You try again until you get it right and are able to play perfectly. It takes a day to get a sequence right, and sometimes weeks to cover one song right. With the passion and regular practice, you become more patient gradually.
Builds up your confidence
Yes, when you learn music and become more patient as as expressive, you start fearing things a little less. When you are aware of yourself more and can connect to yourself better, you tend to be honest with yourself and hence, ooze confidence like never before. This changes you personality for the better and you are able to show that class and elegance.
Boosts you creativity
Yes, when you are through to the intermediate level, have the fundamentals strong enough to experiment with your own notes, chords or beats, you become more creative. Music freshens you up and indulging in learning music can boost your creative part, power you up like never before.
Yes, learning music takes time but it would surely change you and your personality for the better.