When people get to a certain age they often comment on things which they wish they had learned to do. Two things are regularly mentioned: to speak another language and to be able to play a musical instrument.
It is understandable that we gravitate towards music. It is well-recognised as something which moves us. Its value and benefits are not simply for the performance platform; it supports expression, creativity, collaboration, communication, relaxation, socialisation and more. It can calm us and transport us. From the perspective of mental health and wellbeing, the benefits of music are indisputable. As far as learning to play an instrument is concerned, we can reap the intrinsic benefits of this for the rest of our lives.
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