The Benefits of Music Lessons for Adults: The Ultimate Creative Escape

Life can be chaotic at times. As a society we often place a strong priority and get caught up in the everyday expectations, demands and duties of being the full-time parent, student or employee. This often leaves very little energy and time to intentionally be present with ones mind and body.

Yung Pueblo says it best: “You make time for what is important to you.” The truth is we cannot be fully present for life if we do not prioritize “ME TIME” for a release and recharge our own mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual energy. Contrary to popular belief, carving out space and time to separate from the distractions of life to reconnect to your authentic self-expression and present moment is not a luxury. In fact, there are many benefits to this intentional practice. “ME TIME” needs to start topping the priority list. 

If you are looking for a way to intentionally take time for yourself to relieve stress and disconnect from daily tasks through a creative outlet, music may be your key! Whether it’d be completely new to you or picking up an old hobby, playing music has many incredible benefits that equally touch your mind and body. Taking just a bit of time every week for music lessons is great for the brain at any age, helping with memory, resilience to age-related hearing loss, and lowering levels of stress and depression.

The beauty of music lessons is it is something completely for yourself — you set your goals, you improve your skills, you tap into your creative mindset, and you learn what you love. It’s a hobby that will motivate you, can be an escape for even just 20 minutes a day, and it is something you can do at your own pace.

Here at Shock City School, we always say that “Music Lasts A Lifetime”… and those are words we stand by. It’s never too late to find your creative outlet. Allow music to be your creative outlet — voice, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano lessons available both online and in-person at our Maplewood and Benton Park locations. Begin today.