Learning an instrument has got so many benefits for a person such as developing talent and creativity. It can also teach patience as learning something new takes time. It’s especially good to learn from a young age because overtime, you could develop skills to help you with the future. These could include improving memory, boosting confidence and can improve listening and social skills. Now let’s look at this in more depth.

To start off with, learning to play an instrument can in fact improve your memory because it stimulates different patterns of your brain development. Most musicians have a better short term memory than non musicians. Furthermore, it teaches patience and discipline. It can take years of effort and commitment to master an instrument but it teaches you that the more the effort, the better the results.

Other benefits include that it can boost your confidence. Once you start to get really good, you may someday start performing in front of crowds or any group of people to present your talent. Music is always a good way to express yourself and to show your love for that instrument. You could also start to join music groups such as an orchestra. This could benefit you as you can interact with people who have the same interests as you and could help develop social skills or start friendships.

Finally, it can be quite educational as well as you can learn about different cultures of that instrument and explore the history of it. I've learnt and loved many instruments throughout my life and I have learned many talents and skills that I never knew I had while developing a great passion for music.