Learning music is a gift

Music is an extremely important subject as it leads to better brain development, increases human connection, improves grades, helps to socialise, and even lowers stress levels.

The essence of music lies in its harmony, rhythm, melody and dynamics. Like all things, music came from the universe, and then man added magic to it along with physics and science. Music has always had a powerful effect on our brain. It is perhaps the only art form that can instantly invoke a multitude of emotions within us. This is because music involves practically every part of the brain.

Additionally, music has therapeutic benefits; and Indian classical music and particularly Carnatic music with its ragas and bhavas can calm the restless and anxious mind. For starters! Check out some of the reasons why Carnatic music is so popular.

1. Carnatic music is a stress buster - Singing is an activity that relaxes the mind and helps the student to relax

2. Development of motor skills and hand-eye coordination in children - Children need to concentrate on shruthi, tala, raga, lyrics, notes all simultaneously while singing and hence it improves their concentration

3. Carnatic music hones brain functions in children - many children with ADHD and other concentration issues have responded very well to music therapy and singing exercises helps all children to improve their memory

4. Carnatic music builds listening skills - Music cannot be learnt by reading and hence listening becomes a very important skill that the child develops and it will help in all aspects of life

5. Encourages creativity - Carnatic music, kalpana swara when explored has no bounds when it comes to encouraging creativity

6. Instills discipline - Learning music comes with lots of practice and that routine of constat improvement, practice and performance instills confidence in the student

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