The statement has been made that children in music programs develop higher levels of self-confidence than those who are not.  But is this a result of the music itself, or of the fact that a child worked his or her way through a challenge?  When one is able to achieve in an area, one is more likely to have the courage to work in another area.  That being said, would becoming good at basketball have the same effect as becoming knowledgeable about computers?  It is said that music helps a person in more areas than one.  The patterns and mental problems one works with when conquering a musical number can be applied to other situations.  Music also helps individuals to work with others; something that sports is usually accredited with doing. 

But what about those unfortunate people who, no matter how hard they try, continue to struggle with music?  Their reward will be greater than those naturally gifted.  And music does not just mean singing.  Playing the guitar, drums, piano, and accordion also have similar effects (http://www.mondouno.com). 

This being said, kazoos are on sale in Alden Books…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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