What Are the Benefits of Taking Guitar Lessons?
Active learning offers multiple perks to students regardless of the subject, but music lessons, in particular, have lots of benefits for learners of all ages. Some of the top benefits include:
Cognitive Development
Music is great for brain flow, and playing an instrument boosts these benefits even more. Learning to play the guitar helps boost skills like memory recall, concentration, and problem-solving, all of which help students in their daily lives and aid with academic performance. These cognitive benefits come from the fact that learning guitar not only develops tactile coordination, which engages different parts of the brain, but also involves reading sheet music, learning how to understand and follow rhythms, and developing a further understanding of how melodies combine with all elements to produce familiar sounds and musical refrains.
Emotional and Social Benefits
Personal development isn’t always about academic performance (though that certainly counts too). Guitar lessons provide a healthy outlet for emotional expression and stress management, as well as the opportunity to socialize with others who share a similar passion and appreciation for their style of music. Musicworks’ instructors recognize the importance of this form of self-expression and tailor their lessons to meet both the skill level as well as the functional and personal goals of their students.
Discipline and Patience
Learning to play the guitar requires regular practice and perseverance, both of which help teach students that there are infinite rewards for their hard work. Mastering new skills and taking on your favourite songs is a great incentive to stay on top of practicing and goal setting, which helps to translate this mentality to schoolwork and other tasks that students may be less likely to pursue on their own otherwise.
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Choosing the Right Guitar for Your Style
Not sure what kind of guitar model suits your preferred style of music? No problem! Musicworks offers instrument rentals and purchases for students to ensure you have exactly what you need for classes, but if you want to learn more about different styles of guitar, here’s your quick overview:
Acoustic Guitars
Acoustic guitars are one of the best-known models and probably the main image that comes to mind when someone pictures a guitar. Acoustic guitars are versatile and suitable for many different ranges, including folk, country, pop and indie music and produce a warm, rich sound that makes them ideal fro strumming and finger picking. Acoustics are also great for beginners because they require students to learn technique fundamentals and develop finger strength that benefits them as they progress in skill and carries over to other types of guitar down the line.
Electric Guitar
Electric guitars are the other most recognized type of guitar and are commonly associated with rock n roll, metals, jazz, and the blues. Electric models are a great way of expanding your musical knowledge if you have some guitar experience (it can be a little trickier for beginners who would prefer to learn the overall fundamentals first) or for those who want to focus exclusively on their preferred musical style. Bear in mind in order to get the most out of an electric guitar, you’ll also need a few more accessories like an amplifier, quality strap, cables, and picks.
Classical Guitar
Classical guitars are often overlooked as instruments but are featured in far more genres of music than one might expect. Classical music, folk, and flamenco music all utilize classical models, and the softer nylon strings make it easier for beginners to play (especially younger students who are still developing grip strength).
Discover Your Musical Passion with Musicworks
At Musicworks Canada, we’re proud to partner with learners from all walks of life to encourage your personal growth and give you the skills you need to explore your musical journey in a new, exciting way! Our in-house and online guitar lessons make it easy to learn your favourite style of music and make the most of your personal learning journey all year round!
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