What are the benefits to music lessons?

-Stathia Orwig
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There have been a ton of articles written on the benefits of music, and of course we know that music is good for people of all ages. What exactly are the benefits?

Music Lessons...
​...improve how we learn, remember, problem-solve, and pay attention.                    
...increase memory capacity through learning and memorizing pieces.                                   
...helps time management & organizational skills in learning a piece, especially when preparing for recitals, festivals, and contests.

...teach responsibility by practicing, bringing music to lessons, and preparing for events.
...teach discipline and perseverance: how and when to practice, not quitting when it gets hard, working through challenges.

...improve mathematical ability (scientifically proven through multiple studies!)
...allow self-expression through making music.

...provide health benefits: reduces stress and anxiety, decreases pain, improve immune functioning, and aid memory.
...enhance coordination; reading music, hand-eye, using both hands and feet, and keeping a beat!
...relieve stress; students always leave lessons happy! Practice & lessons can be a great way to take a break from homework and be creative.
...teach etiquette by attending recitals and concerts.​

...allow a student to build relationship with a teacher by working one on one.