Ever increasing in our modern society is the lack of patience. With the onslaught of technology and changes at an ever increasing rapid rate, our attention spans have taken a hit emotionally. We simply don't seem to have the ability to be patient, or attentive, for long periods of time anymore.

As technology dominates and information is served to us on a silver platter the very moment we request or seek it, we are beginning to lack the perseverence to stay on task, to work through the task, and to complete the task. Our vision for the end product/result is often blurry. It's blurred by the here and now, instant access. When you make the active decision, or someone does it on your behalf, to take music lessons, you begin to learn the art of perseverance, a necessary life skill, immediately.

Hard work is a rewarding experience. Hard work pays off in the majority of situations presented to us throughout our lifetime. When we work hard, our body, mind, and soul become happier almost immediately...even if we don't like the work. A sense of accomplishment can fill an individual with all sorts of mental goodness.

Music Lessons boost confidence in students. Confidence can help many ways throughout life. Confidence can help you get into the school of your choice, that dream job, marriage and family, on a stage, etc.

Arguably one of the toughest of all character traits to learn and acquire. Self-discipline is produced, enhanced, and acquired, when we are in the act of being disciplined in our life. Such as, practicing an instrument for half hour per day.

Accountability is a learned characteristic. One of the main tasks of your music instructor is to keep you accountable to completing assignments and tasks. As you are held accountable for your actions between lessons, you are learning to be accountable in life. That accountability crosses over into all areas of life.

We live in an instant world. There is no more waiting. Solutions are acquired from our finger tips instantaneously. Convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, fast food, all allow us to fill our bellies immediately. More and more, we can consume and acquire whatever we need almost at the speed of light itself. Delayed gratification is a lost art, but you can acquire this necessary life skill through the study of music.

iPhones, android phones, apple watches, streaming apps, streaming channels, streaming radio, computers, laptops, tablets, social media apps...the sheer volume of information we are consuming is causing distance between us, even as we sit next to one another. We live in a "distraction" world that is harming real life social skills. Through music study, group activities, and group performances, you can get plugged back into reality, form real relationships, experience real communication, it's a social solution.

At some point music begins to require leadership. As you advance in skills and perform with others, you will start to rise above newer students and are eased into a leadership role guiding along the younger musicians. It's a natural learned response. Those skills of leadership that you acquire will enhance all other areas of your life as well.