Updated January, 2021

We’ve all been through a lot over the past year. Between working remotely and children doing distance learning and trying to stay socially distant, the stress can take a toll. I’ve certainly experienced this personally as a mom of two children who is running a business while they attend school virtually. I get it.  It’s not easy. Sometimes we feel like we are getting to our breaking point. 

What I’ve found enormously helpful to deal with the stress, and what many of our students at Brighter Minds Music have told us as well, is how playing music can provide an escape and refuge from the stresses of everyday life… especially now.

Did you know that music has been also shown to: 

• increase dopamine levels – the “feel good” hormone.

• affect our breathing and heart rate.  We listen to lullabies to sleep, and upbeat tunes to push us through hard times.

• transport us back to a happy memory, as music is intimately tied to our emotional memory. 

There is something about sitting down at the piano or holding a guitar, or whatever your instrument of choice is and escaping into a piece of music you love that works magic. It gives you room to breathe and forget for a little while. 

That is what self care is all about.  Giving yourself that well-deserved “me time” when you can focus on something you love. After all, there is only so much screen time, video games and movies you can watch!

I have also seen in my own kids how music keeps them constructive, goal-oriented and happy. How it’s bringing them a sense of peace and self-accomplishment and takes the isolation away. 

For me, playing music is also a sense of being connected to something greater than yourself.

At our recent winter recitals, I asked an adult student, Linda, who has been taking ukulele lessons for over a year, what she liked about music.  She said "because it makes me happy." 

Isn't that what we all strive for?  

If you would like to experience how music can help you, or a loved one with your own self care during this challenging time, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

It’s easy to get started with music lessons.

Give us a call at 651-263-9475 or request info