Austin Music Center is a small family owned and operated local business that has been part of the community for over 75 years. We appreciate your support of local businesses.
store hours
tues and thur 11-8
wed and fri 11-6
sat 11-4
sun & mon closed
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gallery of instruments and accessories
"When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” —Willie Nelson
music is a teacher on its own.
Research in music and child development has yielded the undeniable fact that participation in music instruction improves academic acheivment and more.
benefits of playing an instrument- a short video
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16 benefits of playing an instrument
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another list of 16 benefits of playing an instrument
And then, just in case... Convince your child not to quit playing an instrument
select any of the links below to learn more about the benefits of playing an instrument
these are only a few of the benefits of learning to play an instrument.
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reduces stress
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produces patience and perseverance
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develops music appreciation
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cultivates creativity
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uses almost every part of the brain
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strengthens your immune system
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increases time management skills
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increases memory capability
Students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district.
Johnson, C. M.
music teaches life skills.
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How to focus on the present and
the future at the same time
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Self confidence
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Self discipline
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Patience
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Communication and collaboration
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Taking on responsibility
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Stress management and coping
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Thinking on the spot
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Creativity
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Problem solving
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Perseverance
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Time management
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Seeing the big picture