Learning to play the piano or keyboard can have a number of positive influences on your life. These include private benefits such as increased self esteem, and also social benefits like playing in a band or maybe becoming the life of the party. In this article, we’ll take a look at a number of these benefits in more detail.
Developing Self Confidence
When you set yourself the goal to play a particular piece of music and then follow through with repeated practice, you gradually develop discipline, focus, commitment and determination.
These personality traits are vital for the achievement of any long term goal, and playing piano can therefore be thought of as a valuable way to build and develop your own character.
As you continue to practice and begin to see genuine progress, your self-worth and confidence levels also increase.
Relaxation
One of the most important benefits of learning to play keyboard is that it is an excellent way to relax. Playing piano needs you to focus and be completely present in the moment, which makes it a way to forget the issues of the day. It is very therapeutic to be able to just switch off your analytical brain and get lost in the music.
Liven up a Party
Playing piano is a brilliant way to entertain guests or set the stage for a party. When you sit down at the piano and begin to play, people will naturally move towards you to listen.
You can supply quiet background music during dinner or you can accompany people while they sing their favorite songs. Having the ability to be able to do this instantly places you in the spotlight and makes you the life of the party even if you’re not an especially social person.
Playing the piano is a talent that is nearly universally admired. Everyone knows that it takes time and willpower to learn to play a musical instrument and musicians are always held in high esteem.
Play at Your Church
If you're a spiritual person, one of the most gratifying outlets for playing the piano is to play at your local church.
Music is an important facet of group worship and it's a superb feeling being able to fill a church with music and create an atmosphere that helps people make a connection with God.
It has traditionally been asserted that when you sing you pray twice. You pray with the words of the song and you also pray with the sounds of the music itself.
Playing in a Group or Band
Another big advantage of learning piano is that it gives you the facility to share your love of music with others in a group or band.
Playing music with others is a good way to meet people and develop friendships. Many of my friends are people who I’ve met in bands, and the shared experience of playing music together seems to bind people together in a special way.
Indeed, I met my beautiful wife Bec while playing in a band and our shared love of music has always been an important part of our relationship. We even played together on our wedding day which was good fun!
So as you can see, there is a lot more to learning how to play the keyboard than simply reading notes and pressing keys.
Creating music is an activity that will enhance your confidence and self-worth while also helping you to relax and enjoy life more. It’s a good way to make long lasting friendships and if you’re really fortunate it may even help you to find the love of your life!
If you’d like to learn more about learning to play keyboard then you’ll enjoy Dr Anthony’s website and piano software ‘Piano Is Fun’.