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The Importance Of Musical Instruments

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This house believes that every child should play a musical instrument

If you could go back in time, would you change anything about your childhood? Lots of adults today, in fact, regret not playing a musical instrument and wish they had. Currently, seven in ten children play musical instruments which is an impressive 69%. Music is a powerful, stunning, unique thing which encourages self-expression massively and changes many people's lives.

I know that the parents amongst you may be thinking that musical instruments just result in money being spent and wasted when the child decides it's too 'boring' and 'hard'. However, when you get pass that stage, it can be extremely beneficial. If you parents encourage your children to practice at the early stages of them playing, there is much more of a chance of them succeeding and progressing on the instrument. It is as much your input as well as theirs. If my mum hadn't nagged me to practice and focus when I started playing the oboe, I would have gone downhill rapidly and not be where I am now.

Music is the heart and soul of lots of people's lives and I really want it to be a part of all your lives too just like it is in mine. People think that music is just some scribbled notes on paper with lines on, but it is so much more than that; it is beautiful, fulfilling and moving. Above all, it suits everyone. The amount of music available in this country is truly unreal. There are so many different styles of music too; jazz,

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