Learn To Play An Instrument- The Greatest Gift

Music has always been a part of life and always will be. No-one can take away the song in your heart. Most people appreciate some kind of music, but not many people nowadays can play an instrument. It's so easy to listen passively to music without the thrill of being able to create it yourself. Only a true musician can know the amazing feeling of making music, that comes from deep within them, that doesn't rely on stereos or ipods.

Music has a huge therapeutic effect upon us and actually alters our brainwaves, affecting our moods and feelings. It is effectively used to calm and soothe troubled minds and situations. It aids concentration and reinforces the natural rhythm of life. Read more about how playing drums can improve your health.

What better musical gift could there be than giving someone the opportunity to learn an instrument? I was given that chance at 11 years old and 40 years later am still benefitting and enjoying playing the guitar. Our house is often filled with live music. Our piano takes central place and is where three members of our family gravitate when they want to unwind or just relax and have fun. I remember one birthday when money was tight and my husband asked what gift I would like. I asked for a piano recital of a new piece that he duly played just for me. It was worth so much. Read on to discover how the unique gift of music has benefitted so many people and find out how you can give someone you love this wonderful unique musical gift that could remain with them for the rest of their lives.

Unless you have grown up in a family where music is a regular feature (especially live music) you may never know what you are missing. Inspire someone today, someone who has everything else and also has a bit of spare time. You will be giving them something that will be therapeutic, profound and beautiful. Or do something for yourself and bring warmth and feeling back into the depths of your soul, that will in turn warm those around you.

We all have someone who made it possible for us, whether a successful musician who inspired us, parents who encouraged and faithfully provided the resources or teachers who believed in us and challenged us to go for it. It can be hard work at times and that's why we need the right people around us to reach our goal.