Benefits of Music - I think the most important benefit of music, out of the many benefits it offers, is its ability to change ones mood.

Feeling low?

Considering the lifestyle we follow nowadays and the innumerable times we come under stress and depression, music is the simplest and quickest of all the means available to get us out of that mind state. It is the quickest way to come out of your shell, which you would normally get into when things go wrong and this is what I would term as the biggest benefit of music.

Better use of leisure time

Lot of research has suggested that children who learn musical instruments at an early age develop better learning abilities and become good at mathematics. Personally, I feel it gives them a medium to express themselves and it is much better use of their leisure time. It is much better to play your piano than while away your time sitting in front of the television.

Better Team work

If your child plays for an orchestra or a band, important skills like team work, contributing to team's success and conflict handling gets imbibed by them at a very early age. These are very important skills in today�s world, considering that all major projects get accomplished by large teams comprising of people from diverse cultures.

Self Confidence

Playing in front of an audience, getting appreciated for your performance are factors which definitely makes you more confident. Self confidence is a very important trait to have as it helps you to overcome difficult situations in life with ease. Another benefit is that whenever an opportunity arises to work with new people, you will be far more comfortable and will be able to communicate easily with those new people.

Value addition

Besides the above mentioned benefits of music, learning any instrument will give you a lifetime of enjoyment, relaxation and pleasure. At the same time, you will also acquire one more skill which, if needed, can be made into a career with proper planning or you could just use your skill to generate one more source of income.

Very good words.

I agree.

But you do not have to play an instrument.
Singing and being a listener has the same benefits.

Music in my opinion has the ability to win battles,turn around nations,and greatly enlarge the soul whether you just perform or listen.

Unfortunately it also has the ability to degrade.

Cousin Ken

I believe music is simply a facilitator. It does not do anything to people in and of itself. People who have a mindset to produce positive uplifting music use the music accordingly. People who want to appeal to our darker more vase natures use the music accordingly.

Its a fascinating subject Taike !

Music can dramatically change a life. It did mine!

Russ

I agree that music can play a part in influencing our lives, hopefully for the better.

Richard

Wise words indeed.

chas