Musical education and performance, enrichment programs in general, can help to build confidence and self esteem.
According to a study by Dr. Brian D. Ebie of the University of Arizona, subjects reported that playing a sport or performing in an ensemble helped them experience positive feelings about themselves, and provided them with achievable goals—musical or athletic—that also contributed to feelings of personal satisfaction and well being.
It can be inferred from these results that the act of self expression and performance before an audience helps to foster higher self esteem in music students.
Another benefit from the act of performance as well as participation in a group is the learned ability to overcome anxiety.
In the world of music this type of anxiety is known as performance anxiety or more commonly stage fright.
According to a study by Dr. Brian D. Ebie of the University of Arizona, subjects reported that playing a sport or performing in an ensemble helped them experience positive feelings about themselves, and provided them with achievable goals—musical or athletic—that also contributed to feelings of personal satisfaction and well being.
It can be inferred from these results that the act of self expression and performance before an audience helps to foster higher self esteem in music students.
Another benefit from the act of performance as well as participation in a group is the learned ability to overcome anxiety.
In the world of music this type of anxiety is known as performance anxiety or more commonly stage fright.