Does Music Really Make You Smarter?

I love teaching Music. It is such a rewarding and satisfying thing to do. My work is diverse and varied but I love it all.

First there are the babies who love the cuddles, the dances and the songs. Many Parents have told me how singing a familiar song can help calm a baby. These sessions are challenging for the adults too when we explore part singing or playing a rhythm.

The toddlers really keep me on my toes. They are so unpredictable and that is what I love about working with them most. I love that they express themselves in so many ways and that they simply cannot help but move, move move!

The pre-schoolers can often be challenging as their sense of adventure drives them ever forward. But here we can start the little ensemble as they all take an individual part in the proceedings.

As they get older and join a theory group or take piano lessons their individuality shines and each pupil provides a new challenge. No two are the same.

And then there is the choir. How fantastic it is to be a part of this.

Scienctific study is conclusive that regular music study really does make you smarter. It's to do with the fact that musical activity like nothing else stimulates the whole brain.

Despite all of this musical activity is rewarding for all who take part in it as I see clearly every day.