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Mandela believed that education is the best tool that can be used to change the world.Education consumption is enhanced everyday by in cooperating an element of music. Children at a young age use music to help them learn alphabetical letters through a song. Songs are catchy and offer an element of fun making it easier to memorize information. Other forms of music are also used to maximize making the learning experience enjoyable.An example is poems, they can be used to educate when students learn them and increase creativity when they are set to create their own. Acronyms in their vast use reflect that music can be used to help us learn information and remember more efficiently. Music is compulsory in the UK until year 9. I think that this is because of the highlighted benefits to well being linked to music. Music lessons may be both positive and negative because they may brighten up the child's day at school however some children may feel left out if they don't play an instrument. Not being able to play an instrument can encourage them to learn as they would want to impress their friends and fit in however for other this could push them even further. Music can be used as a study companion for students to help them focus. Studies show that listening to Mozart music makes you smarter for a short period of time boosting your intellectual skills by a small amount which can make all the different when it comes to results. Adults can use music to learn various more complex information for example historical context to help them understand their past.


Music can provide individuals with a feeling of escapism from everyday life routines and obligations. As a musician playing music allows me to obtain the state of flow noted in the works of Csikszentmihalyi. When playing music I forget about everything and loose myself to the instrument, a time in which i can let my imagination be stretched to ideal situations producing feel good hormones. After playing music I feel relaxed and less concerned about my troubles which i then translate to the people around me. More people will want to be around me if i'm in a good mood which reduces the chances of isolation from which negative psychological problems can develop.

Playing music has a benefits which help the individual perform at closer to their optimum level on everyday routines. Instrumental playing offers the brain a full workout increasing its efficiency for example research shows that musicians obtain and retrieve memories quicker that non musicians. The brain workouts can work in favor for musicians in problem solving situations such as puzzle solving giving them the edge over others in competitive environments.

Music's most powerful property is its ability to heal allowing us to live better lives both mentally and physically. Music therapy can help in situations where medication has failed. Communication becomes easier when music is involved because even if you don't know someone you open up more when music is involved because it acts as a mutual friend. Its ability to help the body move allows the patient and the therapist to interact more. People can overcome physical difficulties such as speaking through music because it involves both hemispheres of the brain making it easier to communicate with patients that may have had a stroke for example. Singing can be used by patients who can't speak as a form of communication. Children with special needs can benefit from music therapy to overcome difficulties including communication and involvement which allows them to feel valued and important to their environment. When children are happy so are their parents because a child's well being affects them and their parents. The same applies the other way round because children also want their parents to be happy taking an instance where your parent may be in a nursing home because their age and health factors. If your parent has dementia it can be difficult to communicate with them reducing communication and them mentally isolating themselves because they don't feel valued. In a case like this personalized music therapy can help them transcend back to their memories that can leave them feeling better and allow them to open up more to others. It can also boost their confidence for example even at an old age for musicians participating in playing music can psychologically heal them. The mentioned are just a small part of music therapy and the wonders it can do to improving communication and social interaction in people's lives.

Confidence levels differ within individuals and some individuals have difficulties expressing themselves. Music as the mutual friend between humans acts as a platform that allows people to express themselves. Some individuals may find it easier to express their feelings through music rather than speech. By playing music one can obtain people's attention easier and people will remember that person increasing the chances of them interacting. Expressing one's love is another use of music in everyday life, singing to your loved ones can be used to increase bonding between individuals.

Music affects how we spent our leisure for example planning and consuming music is time and financially consuming. Everything has pros and cons including music , alongside all the health benefits we get from listening and making music comes negatives. If one was to spend the whole day listening to music it reduces productivity  from the rest of the required tasks such as work. When one does not work they cannot earn money limiting what they can and can't afford in their lifestyle. Lifestyle of an individual will affect their mood and how they behave in society. Music participation activities vary through out the day clubbing for example takes place late night and early morning hours. Attending clubs can be beneficial for social interaction however it eats into your time in this instance your sleeping time which if not monitored can lead to health problems.