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5 Ways Playing A Musical Instrument Relieves Stress
Spring is here! I hope you are enjoying the warmer temperatures and longer daylight!
I know that you all have your normal share of life stresses, not to mention the continuing stresses due to the pandemic. It is amazing to see how playing a musical instrument can relieve our everyday stresses.
Besides being fun, learning and playing a musical instrument can have many positive effects on your health and mental wellness. Research shows that these benefits can occur at any age and come from playing any instrument.
Stress Relief – Playing an instrument can help refocus bad energy into something positive and enjoyable, which in turn can help alleviate stress. Reduced stress levels lead to slowing down your heart rate and lowering your blood pressure. Research shows that playing and composing music can reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels.
Improves respiratory system – Whether you’re singing show tunes or blowing into a saxophone or oboe, one of the most important things you can learn is how to breathe properly. Producing a good sound on any wind instrument is dependent on your breath, making breathing with the proper technique a must. So while you are in the pursuit of becoming a great singer or woodwind player you are actually also improving your respiratory system.
Exercise – Playing an instrument can be a great form of physical activity. Playing the piano, guitar or drums takes a lot of upper body strength and playing for extended periods of time can help build muscle while also improving your posture and increasing your stamina.
Improves Cognitive Performance – It has been shown that playing and listening to music can help improve memory in people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Playing music has even been shown to help people recover from strokes as well as slow down the onset of dementia and Alzheimers.
Improved Immune System -Research between Tenovus Cancer Care and the Royal College of Music has found that singing for an hour can increase levels of immune proteins, reduce stress and improve people’s mood. Studies have also shown that making music enhances the immunological response, which enables us to fight viruses.
Take care of yourself and let music help to bring relaxation and joy!
I know that you all have your normal share of life stresses, not to mention the continuing stresses due to the pandemic. It is amazing to see how playing a musical instrument can relieve our everyday stresses.
Besides being fun, learning and playing a musical instrument can have many positive effects on your health and mental wellness. Research shows that these benefits can occur at any age and come from playing any instrument.
Stress Relief – Playing an instrument can help refocus bad energy into something positive and enjoyable, which in turn can help alleviate stress. Reduced stress levels lead to slowing down your heart rate and lowering your blood pressure. Research shows that playing and composing music can reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels.
Improves respiratory system – Whether you’re singing show tunes or blowing into a saxophone or oboe, one of the most important things you can learn is how to breathe properly. Producing a good sound on any wind instrument is dependent on your breath, making breathing with the proper technique a must. So while you are in the pursuit of becoming a great singer or woodwind player you are actually also improving your respiratory system.
Exercise – Playing an instrument can be a great form of physical activity. Playing the piano, guitar or drums takes a lot of upper body strength and playing for extended periods of time can help build muscle while also improving your posture and increasing your stamina.
Improves Cognitive Performance – It has been shown that playing and listening to music can help improve memory in people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Playing music has even been shown to help people recover from strokes as well as slow down the onset of dementia and Alzheimers.
Improved Immune System -Research between Tenovus Cancer Care and the Royal College of Music has found that singing for an hour can increase levels of immune proteins, reduce stress and improve people’s mood. Studies have also shown that making music enhances the immunological response, which enables us to fight viruses.
Take care of yourself and let music help to bring relaxation and joy!
Keep up the great work and happy music making!
Dawn Elmer
Academy Director
Dawn Elmer
Academy Director
Disney Concert
We will be having a themed concert at Calypso's Cafe on Saturday, 2:00 on May 15th. Sign up to perform and dress up like your favorite Disney character!
We are happy to announce that we now have a choir program! We have two choir classes, one for ages 8-13, and another one for ages 10-18. Call the office at 208-773-1020 for more details!
Showcase Recital
We will be having our formal Showcase Recital this year at the beautiful Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center in Post Falls. This is a lovely hall with great acoustics. Our recitals will be held over two days: June 26th and 27th. We look forward to our students' performances!
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