Why Should You Play an Instrument?

​After reading this list you may wonder if there's any reason to not learn, play and enjoy an instrument. 

Ready? Playing an instrument...

1) Sharpens your concentration. From learning to read music to mastering the manipulation of keys, valves or strings, learning how to play demands your brain's full attention. That learning process can also improve your focus for other tasks. 

2) Teaches discipline. You won't become a musician overnight, or even after many nights. Playing to your full potential requires dedication and committing the time to improve, two traits that will serve you well throughout your life.  

3) Encourages creativity and self-expression. No two people play an instrument exactly the same. Learning to play music is one way you can leave your unique mark on the world. Your music can communicate feelings and ideas that your words may never be able to. 

4) Teaches you how to present yourself to people. Playing in front of your peers and audiences helps you develop poise and handle anxiety. Both are helpful in almost any type of career and life in general. 

5) Requires perseverance. It's easy to quit when you think music is getting the best of you. Don't. You won't just learn more about music, you'll learn you have the guts to keep going when life gets tough.

6) Builds confidence. If you do what you need to do to master your instrument and play in front of an audience, you'll also understand that you can do anything else you set your mind to. 

7) Provides a sense of accomplishment. Talk about being able to take pride in yourself! You will have earned that right when you learn to play an instrument well. Throw in the joy that your playing can bring to others and you'll know that your skill was worth the investment.

8) Allows you to experience the sheer joy of making music. And you know you want some of that! If you're already involved in an Adrian music program, keep practicing, learning and improving. If you want to start, click here to get in touch with any of our band or orchestra directors. 

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