How learning to play a musical instrument can help your child in school

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Playing an instrument is something you can do for decades, and Royalton Music Center's goal is to help your child find that perfect fit and create a lifelong love of music.

By Lauren Haas Amanfoh, Royalton Music Center

A recent Northwestern University study has confirmed that in order to fully reap the benefits of a music class, students should not only be listening to music, but also learning to play a musical instrument. The long list of benefits includes fostering a sense of achievement and improvement in areas like coordination, memory, listening and social skills, focus and perseverance. 

Learning a musical instrument seems like a strictly creative craft, but students can also improve their math skills, reading and comprehension. Things like beat, rhythm scales and recognizing patterns are all involved with mathematics and will help in every area of learning. 

The flexible rental program at Royalton Music Center allows your child to try out a band or orchestra instrument without the commitment of buying. We have high-quality, director-approved instruments available today and everyday, so your child can start his or her own musicaljourney right away.

Monthly rentals include repair and replacement coverage of your instrument and all service and repairs take place on-site, by our own certified technicians. Monthly payments also go toward your purchase of an instrument should you decide to buy at any point. And switching instruments is not a problem - we want your child to succeed!

Oftentimes children give up on music because they need assistance or a better instrument. Private lessons can assist a student who is either struggling to keep up with their peers, or students who are ahead of the ensemble they are playing in. We have over 43 instructors teaching 725+ students each week, helping them achieve their dreams.  

And with our affordable, high-quality instruments and teachers available for lessons and advice, the benefits are endless. When they are ready for the next step-up, we stock the Midwest's largest inventory of step-up and pro instruments to help them be a virtuoso!

Playing an instrument is something you can do for decades, and our goal is to help your child find that perfect fit and create a lifelong love of music.

Royalton Music Center is located at 10167 Royalton Road, in North Royalton. For more information about instruments, lessons and the rental program, call 440-237- 9400 or visit RoyaltonMusic.com.