The Benefits of Music
Albert Einstein
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Albert Einstein
“The theory of relativity occurred to me by intuition, and music is the driving force behind this intuition. My parents had me study the violin from the time I was six. My new discovery is the result of musical perception”
The neuroscience research at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada shows that music and art have a proven positive impact in many ways:
- Encourages the verbal/non-verbal self-expression of thoughts and feelings
- Helps people process and work through pain and/or traumatic experiences
- Facilitates positive self-esteem
- Promotes a sense of independence, feelings of control and problem solving skills
- Creates and retrieves memories through music and art experiences
- Teaches effective techniques to self-manage depression, stress and anxiety
- Facilitates hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills while easing muscle tension
- Raises awareness and orientation to things such as time, date and place
- Increases attention-span and decreases frustration levels
- Provides an opportunity to enhance imagination, be creative and have fun
- Creates stronger neural connections
- Improves memory and attention
- Improves reading, listening, and critical thinking skills