Music has many stress relieving powers. It allows the mind to meditate on a melodic and rhythmic structure. This frees the mind from compulsive and repetitive thoughts. A recent article in Psych Central outlined some of the proven benefits of music and it’s stress relieving powers.

• Music’s form and structure can bring order and security to disabled and distressed children. It also encourages coordination and communication.
• Listening to music on headphones reduces stress and anxiety in hospital patients before/after surgery.
• Music can help reduce both both chronic pain and post-operative pain.
• Listening to music can relieve depression.
• Making music can reduce burnout and improve mood among nursing students.

At Nashville Music Academy, we offer music instruction for many instruments (including singing) that are found to be soothing and therapeutic. Among these are acoustic guitar, piano, hand drums, chimes and bells, flute, voice lessons, and many more. Over the years we have had many adult professionals come for lessons to decrease the impact of high-stress jobs ranging from lawyers to heart surgeons. Music lessons are a great way to improve the quality of one’s life. Give us a call today and mention “stress relieving” to receive 10% off your first lesson.

Source: Psych Central