Five Healthy Reasons Why You Need to Learn to Play the Piano

By Michael Mickey Charles

Many people choose to learn to play the piano rather than any other musical instrument. For some, it is because someone they knew or loved was a player. They have deep emotions and nostalgia linked to the sound of the piano. For others it is through no choice of their own. Parents made the choice for them, but what then seemed like torture turns out to be a lifetime love and skill. Do you however know that there are real health benefits to learn to play the ' king of all instruments?'

1. It keeps your mind healthy.The tendency to mental illness among older people is easily averted by having a regular pastime especially if it involves learning.

2. Learn to play the piano because it is good for your heart! Studies have shown that music and the ability to play an instrument can be incredibly therapeutic, helping to decrease the amount of stress one may have in their life and also encouraging other health benefits such as lower blood pressure and steady heart rate.

3. Tickle the ivories and prevent arthritis! One of the most proven benefits to learning to play the piano is the positive effects it has on your hands strength and the health of your joints and fingers. The dexterity involved in playing music on the piano keeps your hands muscles developed and avoids the weakening of small bones located in your hands.

4. Everyone loves a piano player! Having the ability to sit and entertain a crowd with a well orchestrated piano piece may seem stressful to some, but the truth is, being the one that plays, can cut down on social anxiety, low self-esteem and prevent the harmful results that are associated to isolation and loneliness during senior years.

5. Pianos can keep your posture proper! When beginners learn to play the piano one of the first key points they are taught is to keep your spine straight and your shoulders back. Proper posture is a very beneficial habit to develop, preventing both pain in the neck, damage done to the nerves in the lower back and the over all health of your spine.

Now there are a few more reasons to learn to play, in addition to simply being drawn to the music and approachable nature of the piano. - 23806

About the Author:

Michael 'Mickey' Charles was teaching music in the public school system for 30 years before offering private lessons. His years of experience in teaching how to learn to play the piano gives him unparalleled knowledge into what piano teaching software works and what doesn't. Don't buy anything before you read what Mickey thinks of the top piano lesson software at his website: http://www.piano-lesson-software.com/