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Does Music Make You Smarter? Competitive Sports Make You Have More Drive?

We have 2 kids, 18 & 14. One of the rules in our family is, you have to engage in at least one extra curricular activity in every year of school. Our kids picked music (yeah, I play 4 instruments and may have pushed a bit). So, Allie plays sax and clarinet, Andy plays piano, guitar, drums and marimba.

In our home is an upright piano, electric piano, bass guitar, 3 electric guitars, classical guitar, banjo, saxophone, clarinet, drums, and probably some stuff I forgot.

I believe that playing an instrument and/or playing competitive sports instills a certain mind set in folks. I think it helps a mind to think outside the box and/or instills a drive for people.

Could be the which came first, chicken before the egg scenario. Would they have done so anyway? Probably not, for me personally I wanted to be proficient at particular instrument's. Can I think outside the box? You betcha! Do I think it helped? Yep, in my opinion music and/or competition is a situation that keeps opening your mind and testing your ability. Of course this is only my opinion. Good Luck!

Posted by Frank & Jodi Orlando on 06/15/2009 07:43 AM

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6 Comments on Does Music Make You Smarter? Competitive Sports Make You Have More Drive?

JUN

That is great - they'll thank you when they're older. Personally, I feel sports/music creates a discipline that carries over into real life. It provides an appreciation for what can be accomplished and helps to increase self esteem and confidence. A nice post that got me thinking in another direction this morning - Thanks!

Hi Susan, you bring up a point I missed, the discipline! IMO a regular education is only a platform to improve on. Thanks for the comment....

I played competitive sports all of my life. It taught me discipline, how to win and lose as a team, and to never give up. Great thoughts

Hi Harry, that's ANOTHER point I missed, the team concept, THANKS!

I totally agree. It builds the confidence kids need to pick the right friends and say no when feeling like something isn't right. I think it also builds the confidence in kids to take chances (the good kind).

JUN

Those are great skills to develop, sounds like they have enjoyed growing musically. It is important to be well rounded and will pay off later on. I bet your home is always full of entertainment and personality! How great is that!?!

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