Career Girls

By Katie Del Vecchio

 

I am not a musician, however I am a music lover. Sound and music is known to motivate, reduce stress, and make you smarter and more productive in your life. If you are a musician then congrats, your brain is more symmetrical and physically larger than most! According to BeBrainFit the areas in a musician's brain that are responsible for motor control and auditory processing are actually larger.

 

If you are not a musician like myself you should still be listening to music on a daily basis. Listening to your genre of favorite music is said to make you feel more powerful and in control of your choices. In addition it will help you relax and unwind after a long day. It can also aid you to get in touch with your emotions as a way of healing through a tough time. I suggest some instrumentals to allow your own thoughts to be channeled rather than lyrics you may not want to relate to at that moment. 

 

Music can help stimulate both your left and right brains. The left side is more logical and is used when reading or writing along with critical thinking. The right side is more creative, using the imagination more and it is connected with emotions and nonverbal cues. Think of it as the right brain humming the tune of a song while the left brain sings the lyrics.

 

Our role model Anna Calvo Rosenstone speaks of the great benefits of learning how to play an instrument which will be favorable for any career you choose! Watch her short clip here:

 

For more inspiration, listen to Anna play Brahms E Minor Sonata!