Welcome To Community Band 101 - pt.2

Why Keep Coming Back – “ it’s really benefits adult players”

Let’s talk about the physical benefits of just showing up every Monday night. If you think about it, Monday should be called the beginning of the week. It’s when you start your weekly ritual called “working to survive”.

A big problem is some of us adults avoid trying new things, the challenge is not in playing the instrument, it is overcoming the excuses not to.  I am aware that a lot of adults lead busy lives and hectic work schedules that find it impractical to fit in music performing.

Think of it this way, when is the last time you felt that sense of accomplishment, of being finally able to play that passage after working at it over and over and over? All of a sudden it becomes kind of addictive, you WANT to keep going, you NEED to keep going. Why are you starting to feel this way? All of a sudden the rest of the workweek doesn’t fell too bad, feels like you can handle it.

It seem that the you are now just discovering the real reason that adults should play musical instruments, the physical and mental benefits that accompany playing a musical instrument.  I have taken the opportunity to list just a few benefits to adults who play musical instruments for just ONE NIGHT PER WEEK  at the local community band rehearsal that meets from 7pm until 10pm:

·      Reduces Stress in the Workplace

o   Reducing employee related depression

o   Reducing burnout

o   Improving retention

·      Increased Intelligence

·      Development of Discipline and Patience

·      Better IQ

·      Improved Focus and Memory

·      Heightened Creativity and Energy Focus

·      Boosts Brain’s Language Skills

·      Better Physical Health

·      Improvement of Relationships and Bonding

·      Develops Listening Skills

·      Could be the key to Unlocking Memories (Alzheimer)

·      Sense of Achievement

·      Outlet for Emotions

·      Physical Workout

·      FUN FUN FUN

Whichever benefit to play a musical instrument relates to you, it’s the overall collection of physical and mental benefits that should keep your interest and keep you playing.

Play On! Play On! Play On!