Ten Benefits of Playing Piano and Flute

This super information (for super people!) is adapted from Steinway.com:

1. SHARPENS THE INTELLECT – activates similar parts of the brain used for math and science: watch those SAT scores go up!
2. DEVELOPS PASSION AND DILIGENCE – through dedication and goal-setting processes: our new piano belts and flute belts set reachable goals.
3. MAINTAINS AN AGING BRAIN’S HEALTH – gives us increased levels of Human Growth Hormone 🙂
4. EXERCISES THE BODY – improves fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
5. ENCOURAGES CREATIVITY – enhanced brain activity inspires new solutions.
6. STRENGTHENS MEMORY – particularly proven with language.
7. ELEVATES MOODS – the release of serotonin and dopamine promote positive emotions.
8. CALMS THE MIND – less anxiety, loneliness, depression, and ADD.
9. FOSTERS COMMUNITY – brings together families, friends, and communities.
10. BOOSTS CONFIDENCE – opportunities to boost our self-esteem.

And special additional bonuses for FLUTISTS: Singing daily (reread as ‘fluting daily’) for at least ten minutes reduces stress, clears sinuses, improves posture and can even help you live longer! (from Organic Health Universe)