Music is something I’ve never fully understood. Creating sound waves in the air and making them sound good? It seems almost magical. The best I can manage is blowing into a recorder for one note and calling it a day!
While listening to music is one thing, learning it can bring immense benefits, especially for adults like us. With that said, let’s explore the perks of music education for adults.
Stress Relief
Ever played piano? As your fingers find the keys and muscle memory kicks in, you start playing a piece you once thought impossible. Time slows down, and nothing else matters but the music. That euphoria, that deep satisfaction, is unique to learning music.
Whether it’s calm jazz, upbeat pop, or slow blues, you can choose any genre to play or learn. Though it may seem daunting, we all start somewhere, and that “somewhere” is up to you.
Music provides a way to express yourself and release pent-up emotions. Feeling angry or stressed? Grab some drumsticks and pound out the frustration. The loud beats drown out your worries—though your neighbours might not appreciate it as much! Learning music enhances this release; not only do you get to play, but you also enjoy your own creations.
Mental Stimulation
When you’re deep in a groove, your brain adapts to the beats and rhythm. Learning music intertwines your mind with sound, and as you improve, you enter a flow state. This hyper-focus makes the learning process enjoyable.
Our brains crave stimulation, and music offers exactly that. It boosts dopamine, making the experience of learning even more satisfying. Music also serves as therapy; plugging in your earbuds to escape stress is something many of us do. Learning to play adds another layer of relaxation and focus, giving your mind something to latch onto and develop.
Personal Enrichment
Learning any new skill feels rewarding, and music is no exception. Mastering a score that once felt impossible becomes second nature, and that “I did it!” moment fuels your desire to keep going.
I’ve watched street bands captivate crowds and seen my cousin silence a room with Yiruma’s “River Flows in You.” Their skill and dedication inspire admiration, and the ego boost that comes with it is well-earned.
Music is like a web—learning one aspect leads to understanding others. Take chords, for example: once you understand them, other instruments become easier to learn since the knowledge is transferable.
Here at Tutti, surrounded by talented musicians, I’ve seen firsthand how their passion leads to impressive skills. Many aim to open music schools or studios to inspire others, proof of how deeply music can enrich lives and will surely send out ripples of melodies throughout our life.
I hope that the short blog here helps clear some clouds about how learning music can help you, if you want to learn more, come down to Tutti so we could have a chat!
