NEW MUSICAL HORIZONS, ISSUE 2

Music lessons
Music lessons are an exceptional opportunity to learn to play a musical
instrument and develop a solid understanding of music theory,
grammar and harmony.
This engaging and exciting field of study offers a wide range of
benefits, both for music enthusiasts and those wishing to pursue a
career in music, both for children or teenagers and for adults of all
ages. In this in-depth examination, we will explore the main aspects
of music lessons, including their objectives, benefits and essential
requirements for effective learning.
Objectives of music lessons:
Music lessons aim to achieve several fundamental objectives:
1. Learning the instrument: Music lessons aim to teach the
skills necessary to play a musical instrument correctly
and accurately. This may include performance technique,
musical interpretation, reading the score and mastering
the fingering of the instrument.
2. Understanding music theory and harmony: Music lessons
also focus on teaching the fundamental elements of music
theory, such as reading notes, writing and interpreting
scores, scales, chords, and structure of musical compositions.
3. Development of musical ear or ear education: Through
practice and exercise, music lessons aim to develop students’
musical ear, allowing them to recognize and correctly
reproduce notes, chords and melodies . Relative
ear allows you to recognize sounds by having a known
sound as an initial reference, absolute ear allows you to
recognize the pitches of any sound heard, without references,
such as the note reproduced by the ringing of a
bell in the morning as soon as you wake up.
4. Performance and Interpretation: Music lessons provide
the opportunity for students to perform and practice their
skills on the instrument. Students will learn to play musical
pieces accurately, expressing personal emotions and
interpretations. In this regard, the example given by a
teacher who plays a score and interprets it is worth more
than a thousand explanations that you can give verbally.
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Benefits of music lessons:
Music lessons offer a series of benefits from
both a personal and professional point of
view:
1. Improved cognitive skills: Music lessons
stimulate the brain and improve cognitive
skills, including memory, attention and
concentration. Studies have shown that
musical learning can have a positive impact
on academic performance in other
subjects.
2. Creative expression: Playing a musical
instrument allows you to express your creativity
and give life to feelings and emotions
through music. Music lessons stimulate
and develop the artistic aspect of the
individual.
3. Personal growth: Students who take music
lessons develop greater discipline, perseverance
and self-confidence. Learning
to play an instrument takes time and effort,
but ultimately leads to great personal
satisfaction. Adolescents then, thanks to
their commitment to music, are kept away
from more dangerous and unhealthy activities.
4. Career Opportunities: For those who aspire
to a career in music, music lessons
are the essential foundation for developing
the necessary skills and knowledge. Students
will have the opportunity to pursue
careers as professional musicians, composers,
music teachers, or work in the
music industry.
Requirements for effective learning:
To get the maximum benefits from music
lessons, there are some key requirements:
1. Commitment: Music lessons require constant
commitment and regular practice.
Students need to set aside time every day
to practice and improve their skills.
2. Musical instrument: Students must have
access to an appropriate musical instrument
for lessons and personal practice.
3. Qualified teacher: It is crucial to find a
qualified and experienced music teacher,
who can guide students through the learning
process in an effective and motivating
way.
4. Motivation and passion: Students must
be motivated and passionate about music
to get the most out of the lessons. Passion
is what drives students to pursue continuous
practice and overcome challenges that
may arise along the way.
Conclusions:
Music lessons offer an engaging and rewarding
learning experience for those who
want to learn to play an instrument and
develop musical skills.
Through lessons, students gain a better
understanding of music theory, improve
cognitive skills, develop their musical ear,
and benefit from a personally and professionally
fulfilling experience. With commitment,
practice and qualified teachers, students
can master the musical instrument
and enjoy the many benefits that music
lessons can offer.
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