How Music Makes A Difference
Oct 30, 2021
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We all know about our five senses, and if you're blessed with them all working for you, then you probably listen to music pretty regularly. Some people are complete audiophiles, and others may only partake in auditory pleasures while in the car or around others who enjoy music more than they do. But, there is power in music that often goes overlooked.The importance of music is made evident in the commercial jingles you hear, the scores produced for shows, and entire soundtracks to movies. Think back to middle or high school when one of the most romantic or meaningful things a friend or partner could gift you with was a carefully curated playlist made just for you. Music is powerful. Let's dive into the reasons why, if you're not already listening to music as often as you can, why you should be.
Music Sets The Stage For Everything
Think about it - when you're having a date over to your house or hosting a dinner party, one of the most important things you can do to set the tone you're looking for is select the perfect music for the occasion. You even create your music by singing your child to sleep in the form of a lullaby. Music can also excite you for a big speech you have to deliver at work or comfort you in times of sadness and grief. There are few things more grounding than coming home from a particularly hard day, putting your go-to vinyl on your prized record player, and zoning out.
Your Music Says A Lot About You
The same way certain decor items add character to your home, your taste in music says a lot about who you are as a person. Sure, most of us have incredibly varied tastes in music ranging from opera to hip hop, but you'll often find that someone's "favorite" musicians have something in common even if they all seem different. For example, someone may love Janis Joplin, CCR, and The Grateful Dead while also favoring Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, and Sam Cooke - all those singers are soul singers. Getting to know people through the music that speaks to them is an invaluable tool. So, play your music for friends and lovers and encourage them to play it for you too - it's very revealing.
Music Can Speak For Us
We've all been to a funeral service where the most moving part about it was hearing one of the dearly departed's favorite songs. On a lighter and happier note, we've all cried over movie scenes where a lover plays a song to their romantic interest to convey their true feelings. Human emotions are complicated, and sometimes conversations are even more complex. So, it's a true gift that when we can't find the right words to say, thankfully, we can probably find the right song to do it for us.
Learning Music Can Raise Your IQ
One of the greatest gifts you can give your children, aside from the love of music, is teaching them how to play a musical instrument. If you were lucky enough to learn an instrument growing up, pass those piano or guitar skills along to your children. It's best to introduce music classes to your child while they are still a baby or toddler. If you've already passed through those ages with your child, ask them what instrument they would be interested in learning to play. They may just surprise you and say "tuba." And, while drumming may initially be a hard one to get used to hearing as a parent, the rhythm and athleticism that goes along with being a solid drummer is a fantastic skillset for your child to have. No matter what direction they decide to go in, one thing is for sure, it's been shown that music lessons may boost their IQ as well as your child's grades!
We've collectively been through a lot in the last year and a half - hopefully, music was a massive comfort to you at this time. If you found yourself identifying with the person that doesn't incorporate music often into their day-to-day routine, that's perfectly fine too, but maybe reach for the radio the next time you're feeling happy or sad and see if it helps with your mood!