Effects Of Music And Sound Inside Your Classroom

Have you attended any whole day seminars or an overnight team building session?  Were you able to connect with the speaker or the facilitator or you just slept while hiding behind those big clear folders?  This is usually the case for most gatherings that are set up inadequately.

Maybe the content of the seminar was really good but the environment and the ambience was too boring.  Or they may not have any quality in ceiling radios or speakers that could have helped them in getting the attention of the attendees.  Whatever the reasons are, these trainers or speakers have a responsibility to the audience and that is to relay their message no matter what.  One way of ensuring that the message is well communicated to the other end is trough the use of music.  Yes, music and learning works hand in hand.  Try attending a seminar without any music that plays as a background during activity hours.  You will definitely miss out something.  It’s either you fall asleep or you zone out.  Don’t be surprised seeing yourself scratching the surface of your chair, writing those tiny letters of the person you love or just your name.

To prove the point of this article, here are some effects of music when used during a time of learning.

1.     Lowers stress level – Music relaxes our mind.  During a long training day, it is essential that you pause for few minutes to relax the mind.  And when your mind is relaxed, it boosts your memory allowing your brain to access reserve capacity.

2.     Faster Learning – Once endorphins are released, it produces a relaxing state, which leads to a more efficient learning.

3.     It awakens our bodies – Music helps in increasing oxygen level and blood flow to the brain, which can make a sleepy head, stay awake.  That is why it is very important that a room has and in house in ceiling radios or in wall speakers to help in waking up those sluggish learners.

4.     It inspires emotions – Music stimulates our emotions thus creating clear channel to a long term memory.  That is why you remember those romantic songs even if years have passed since you first heard that song.

5.     Being More Active – Music can help in facilitating activities, which requires participants to move.  These activities become easier if accompanied by music.  Imagine an activity where in you need to dance and move your butts but without a music.

We can go on and on with the effects of music to learning, but without the right equipment such as your in ceiling radio, mic and quality speakers, all of these are useless.  Having the right components and environment will definitely aid you in learning.