If you are looking for a resolution that will last in 2015, you should consider starting a new hobby and there’s nothing better than music. Music as a hobby is much more than just learning to play a new instrument and so you can truly develop yourself as a person with this resolution.

Here are tips on how to make music your new hobby this year!

Why Music?

The world is full of great hobbies, but music is definitely among the best. It’s something we humans have been doing for a long time, so the popularity of music as a hobby shouldn’t come as a surprise. If you’re not sure whether music is worth being your hobby, consider the following benefits:

• Music can help you meet new people
• Music can introduce you to new cultures
• Music is a great way to boost your cognitive skills
• Music can help your self-confidence and mood

Follow Music Blogs

As mentioned above, music isn’t just about playing an instrument. You can enjoy music in a number of ways and reading more about it is one way. Therefore, music blogs are a great way to get started with your new hobby.

If you are interested in history, then you can find music blogs that delve into the history of instruments, music genres and even specific bands. If you haven’t found your favourite style of music yet, then you can explore different genres through music blogs.

Music blogs are also great for meeting new people. The comment sections and countless music forums are great places to discover people with similar interests and to learn more about music in general. Perhaps you might even get excited about detailing your own journey into music in a blog!

Pick Your Instrument

You should also consider playing an instrument, whether just for fun or as a more serious hobby. Many people don’t get started with playing an instrument because they don’t find the right instrument for them and they believe it is too difficult to learn to play at older age. But learning a new instrument isn’t very time-consuming and laborious these days with the help of technology.

It’s a good idea to visit a large instrument store and test different instruments. You might not even know how an oboe sounds, but it could be the perfect instrument for you! Keep your eyes open and check out different options.

When it comes to learning, you also have plenty of choice. There are naturally the typical music groups you can join, but you can also take online lessons and learn to play an instrument from the comfort of your own home.

Invite Your Friends

New hobbies are more fun if you have other people to join you. Get your friends excited about music as well! You could start a little band – even just for fun – and have practice sessions at your house. This is a fun way to catch up with mates, as well as improve your skillset.

If you have children, then music is a great hobby for the whole family. Children can benefit from music and it can be a cool way to spend time with the kids.

Go Out and Enjoy Music

Finally, whether you learn to play an instrument or just become a musical genius by learning everything about the history of music, you can further enjoy it by going to gigs and concerts. The world is full of great music from big names to small indie bands. Support your local music venues by visiting them and don’t forget to check out big festivals for the summer!

When it comes to developing yourself as a person and having fun, music is a great hobby to pick! So make a New Year’s resolution that’ll last and start a new hobby.