Learning to play an instrument is not a one-dimensional learning experience.
Music teaches so many aspects necessary to developing a well-rounded, emotionally intelligent person – skills such as heightened perception, logic, planning skills, cross-lateral thinking, memory development, concentration are strengthened – and of course, there is the benefit of being able to make beautiful music on the chosen instrument!
Research has proven that musicians experience alterations in the brain – brain imaging techniques have shown that the left temporal lobe is larger in musicians than in non-musicians. That area of the brain is responsible for verbal memory, while visual memory is controlled by the right temporal lobe. So, studying music has benefits that go far beyond staves and semiquavers.
The effects of music have been shown to produce a higher IQ, a better grasp of mathematics, science and languages and advanced reasoning powers.
All of these benefits occur while studying an instrument and having fun!
The Jennifer Gaul Music Studio offers tuition in piano, flute, recorder, clarinet, guitar, violin, cello, vocal and theory of music. Students are entered into examinations through the Royal College of Music and/or Trinity College London. These exams are internationally recognised. The studio has a Junior and Senior Ensemble – both of which have won several trophies at various music eisteddfods.
Lessons are offered to pre-schoolers – these young pupils learn to interpret rhythm, play percussion instruments and are exposed to a variety of instruments. This music appreciation course prepares young pupils for further individual lessons.
The Jennifer Gaul Music Studio is reopening soon, and they are also offering online music lessons. When they reopen, parents can rest assured that they will be taking all the necessary safety precautions to ensure the safety of teachers and pupils.