The healing power of classical music 

Music is a huge part of most people’s lives. Whether you listen to it on your daily commute or when you are cooking up a storm in the kitchen, music taste is unique and personal. 

Classical music often makes people think of Mozart, Beethoven and Bach, but in reality, the genre is much wider and encompasses a lot of different types of music. If you listen to it you may notice harmonious melodies and gentle rhythms which help you to unwind. But classical music has a healing power that you could benefit from. 

Stress and anxiety reduction 

Music as a whole is great for allowing us to unwind and switch off. Several studies have been conducted that indicate that listening to classical music can reduce your heart rate and blood pressure, thus leading to less stressful or anxious feelings. 

By making this part of your self-care routine, you will find it a good way to destress at the end of a long workday. You could opt to do this before bed or on your journey home. 

Memory enhancement

Both listening to and playing classical music can help with your memory. Patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia have been known to benefit from listening to classical music. It is thought that this style of music helps synapses in the brain to work, reigniting pathways in the brain that have been dormant. This helps with memory retrieval. 

Having the ability to learn an instrument is a skill that will affect your entire life. The cello, for example, is a great instrument to learn as it requires dexterity both physically and mentally. By remembering hand positions, notes, melodies and techniques, your memory will be tested and over time improve. Don’t forget your cello insurance, though!

Cross-genre appeal 

You may have a stereotype about people who listen to classical music – maybe posh, a bit snooty? But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Classical music appeals to a wide range of people with different lifestyles, upbringings and interests. 

The effects of classical music are not limited to people who like it either. If you were to put some on whilst you were studying or working, you may feel the same effects as people who listen to it for pleasure. 

Ongoing research 

Music continues to be a researched topic in different fields, but mainly psychology. There have been studies recently that look into the impact of music on your emotions. It is possible that music may be used as part of healing journeys for mental health reasons. 

In 2022, a huge study was conducted on over 350,000 people across 50 countries. This concluded that a link between musical taste and personality was pretty universal, meaning that they are intertwined no matter where you live. People who are more extroverted were more likely to have a stronger reaction to upbeat, electronic or rhythmic music.