用音乐陶冶生活：你应该学一种乐器的8个原因

Being a musician for a living is tough, but knowing how to play an instrument well is a skill that can never be taken away from you. Once you learn, you’ll never completely forget it. It’s something to fall back on if you ever need it. Out of a job? Perhaps scout out some local bands that are willing to pay for your skills at your particular instrument. Or, if you’re skilled enough, you can give lessons and make money that way.
当音乐家来养家糊口是很难的，但是知道如何演奏乐器确实是一项终身的技能。一旦你学会了，你就永远不会忘记。你需要时就可以用它。找不到工作？也许去当地的乐队找找，说不定他们愿意雇你演奏乐器。或者如果你的演奏技巧相当熟练，你可以讲授课程，通过这种方式来赚钱。

6. You’ll develop an ‘ear’
会开发音乐“耳朵”

One of the things that I love most about being a musician is that I hear music in an interesting way. Most people hear the song as a whole, but I personally listen for certain aspects of it. I can appreciate an interesting chord progression, or a key change, and understand the dynamics of a song and what makes it work. Trust me, that will make you love a song a thousand times more. And perfect harmonies are like the kryptonite of any musician with a good ear. You hear a well executed harmony and your knees will just turn to jelly from pleasure!
作为音乐家，我最喜欢的一件事情是用一种有趣的方式来倾听音乐。大部分的人都把歌曲当做整体来听，但我个人是从几个方面去听的。我可以欣赏有趣的和弦进行、按键的变化、理解歌曲的变化和原理。相信我，这会让你把一首歌听上上千次。完美的和声对于拥有敏感耳朵的音乐家而言简直就是致命的诱惑。听到好的和声，你会开心得双腿发软。

7.  Can play other instruments
可以演奏其他乐器

If you can play just one musical instrument, you’ll be able to learn how to play others relatively quickly. Once you’ve developed an ear for music, you’ll be able to tell what sounds good and what doesn’t, so even if you don’t want to take lessons for a new instrument, you’ll be able to teach yourself. Playing many instruments is a huge benefit, and something that you’ll never know when you’ll need. If you wanted to go the route of giving lessons, you’d be able to give lessons for all the instruments you play and perhaps make that a full time job!
如果你会演奏一种乐器，你会很快地学会演奏其他乐器。一旦你有了一双音乐的耳朵，你就能知道什么听起来好听什么不好听，所以即便你不想上课去学新的乐器，你也能自学。演奏多种乐器会很大有裨益，你永远不知道你什么时候需要它。如果你想走培训的路线，那你可以讲授多种课程，也许培训会成为你的全职工作！

8. You'll find peace
你会找到平和

That might sound cheesy, but you will. Music is a powerful emotional stimulus, and it’s something you can always turn to whenever you’re feeling bad. Many people I know have said that playing their instruments helped them deal with their depression and other emotional issues. It’s a method of release, and even of meditation if you use it that way. If you’re having overwhelming negative feelings, give an instrument a chance. It could be just the thing you need to help you through it.
听起来有些俗气，但是你会的。音乐是一种有力的情感刺激，无论你何时感觉不好，你都可以求助于它。我认识的很多人都说演奏乐器能帮助他们处理抑郁和其他情感问题。它是一种发泄的方法，还可以作为一种冥想的方式。如果你有大量的负面情绪，试试乐器吧。 它可能就是你需要的东西，它能够帮助你。

Music is a passion of mine, but I know that may not be the case for everyone. Still, I hope this list has inspired some people to learn to play an instrument. Which one would you be most interested in learning?
音乐对我来说是种激情，但我知道可能并不适用于所有的人。然而，我希望上面的这几点能激发一些人去学习演奏乐器。你最想学习哪种乐器呢？