Is classical guitar really that good for you?

My ensemble at TCGSS 2024

Judging by this image of my ensemble at the 2024 Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School I’d say yes.

Why? Read on to find out more.

Cognitive Enhancement & Brain Plasticity

Basically that means it’s good for your head. Studies show that playing an instrument engages both hemispheres of our brains at the same time. Motor skills (moving our fingers and general posture), auditory processing (listening & learning), memory (we’re all aiming to memorise our pieces to some degree), and creativity (some of us do like to compose or we’re forced to come up with creative solutions when we’re learning).

Stress Reduction & Emotional Wellbeing

It’s a bit like working out. Sometimes we just don’t want to go for that walk or hit the gym or do the gardening, however when we’ve finished that activity we always feel pretty good about it. A sense of accomplishment along with a feeling of self-discipline are our rewards for getting our practice session done and dusted. This tends to lower stress levels and balance our emotions.

Improved Motor Skills

Playing the guitar (especially classical guitar) really gets our fingers moving and enhances our fine motor control. Our fingers move dextrously and our hands have to do two different things at the same time. Playing classical guitar involves some of the finest and most delicate finger control challenges in all of music. As we age this can delay motor decline. For younger players it can boost hand-eye coordination

Picture of a sideways human brain with musical notes in blue and gold glowing brightly as if they are neurons.

NBN Guitar Memberships

NBN Guitar memberships can be super beneficial to help you maintain all of the benefits mentioned above. Whether you’re 7 or 70 it doesn’t matter - playing classical guitar is great for you.

With more than 80 courses covering:

  • Playing chords

  • Learning pieces

  • Improving technique

  • Beginner pieces

  • Intermediate pieces

  • Advanced pieces

There’s sure to be something there for you that will keep you emotionally, mentally, and physically better off than your non-instrument playing counterparts.

We’re constantly adding new blog articles, lessons for pieces and technique every month so there’ll always be a new challenge waiting for you just around the corner.

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