This Holiday Season- Give the Gift of Music, By Amber Flynn

Music is sunshine.  
Like sunshine, music is a powerful force 
that can instantly and almost chemically 
change your entire mood!
— Michael Franti

Are you looking for the perfect gift to give this Holiday Season?  

Sometimes it is the presents that don't require wrapping that become the most life-changing and meaningful.

Music Lessons are Enjoyable and Fun!

Music lessons are an enjoyable and constructive way for an individual of any age to spend their time. With its variety of instruments, range of sounds, and compelling elements, it's virtually impossible for someone not to like Music or want to learn how to play. 

Music Builds Character and Originality

As the Holidays approach and our schedules become busy, we start to look for that perfect, as well as a unique and different gift that will be beneficial for years to come.  

Instead of purchasing something that will be put on the shelf and forgotten, please give them the gift of Music!  Something they will enjoy for months, even years to come. This gift is so unique that it can and will benefit someone for years.

The self-confidence and self-mastery skills that come from learning how to sing or play a musical instrument are phenomenal. Daily practice builds self-discipline, internal focus, listening skills, and a lifetime connection to emotional well-being.

Music Lessons Help With So Many Things!

Recently it has been shown that music education has affected high school students' SAT scores! A study of 500 highs school students revealed that those engaged in some music lesson or training scored 57 points higher in verbal comprehension and 41 points higher in math in their exams. Those stats may have you thinking more seriously about giving music lessons.

Research shows that our life experiences provide more happiness than our possessions do. Playing an instrument stimulates the brain, improves coordination, and studies have shown that those engaged in some form of music education are happier in so many different ways.

You Can Play Music All Your Life!
Other studies have shown that adults who took music lessons as a child have been shown to have faster response times and increased emotional awareness throughout their lives.  
Many adult students who are now signing up to take lessons see the value of what Music brings to their lives daily. Many say "they wished they had continued lessons into their teen and adult years." or they "wish they had simply started lessons as a child."

And since you can play Music throughout your lifetime, gifting music lessons is an excellent gift for anyone, at any age. 

Which gift on your list has shown to provide all of that?

The gift of Music can prepare the way for anyone on your gift list to become proficient in a brand new skill for the rest of their life. So, go ahead and cross that gift off your Christmas list and purchase music lessons for that special person in your life!!