Why making music is important?

This is not new. People have known this since the discovery of the voice. Making music brings people together, and almost always leads to a good time. Even if you have no intention of being a professional musician, doing your best at making music is fun.

It is good for the brain.: Common sense tells us this is not new either. Scientific studies have more recently offered proof of increased brain power from making music -- not passive listening. Kids who make music show improved spatial-temporal reasoning, later demonstrated by advanced abilities in mathematics and science.

It is good for the body.: Recent studies have shown music to be a great stress-reducer. Studies have shown that people who make music have higher levels of melatonin, a revitalized natural production of Human Growth Hormone-even an increase in the immune system's natural "cancer-killer" cells.

It is good for social life.: Does this one really need an explanation? No matter what your age there are a variety of musical activities to help you get started. If you're not a musician already, you may feel a little embarrassed to get started. But the next time you're at a party and people start picking up instruments, you'll feel embarrassed not to.