I came across this terrific article on how pianists' brains are truly unique, giving them almost "super-human" abilities to process complex decision functions and tap into extraordinary creative capabilities. So how's that for a super-bonus for learning to play the piano? Now you know why you feel so special here! :)
Did you know playing an instrument can make you smarter? If so then you are a wise one and maybe even a musician yourself. Keep playing music, it’s working.
In a recent article on CNN.com titled “Six tips that could make you smarter,” what do you think was top of the list? Indeed, studies have shown that learning a new instrument can improve your intellectual abilities. So if you’ve been playing the same one for a long time you might want to consider adding something new into the mix. Maybe it’s time to learn ukulele, we know a great couple of teachers.
Listen to ArtistWorks teacher Andy Hall’s lap steel guitar version of "Auld Lang Syne” while you reflect on your goals for this year. If they include playing more music, we salute you! Here’s just a few of the many benefits to learning an instrument:
Click here to see a list of all the different instruments you can learn online at ArtistWorks!
Across many different industries, from the political stage to the financial realm, many of the most successful leaders have been musicians. This intriguing statistic has led the New York Times to ask: Is Music the Key to Success?
In this article by the Times, they suggest a definite link between music study and academic achievement. It presents excellent examples of high-achievers such as Condoleezza Rice who studied piano. It mentions Alan Greenspan, former chairperson of the Federal Reserve, and that he studied the clarinet. It tells of Paul Allen, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft who studied guitar and about comedic legend Woody Allen who plays jazz clarinet.