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MUSIC - A POWERFUL TOOL
Marian Baltazar
Class of 1980, University of the Philippines College of Manila
AB Political Science
Music is a powerful tool of expression and this idea has already been a fact. Music is known to all people,
whatever race they maybe or from wherever place they come from. It is definitely one of the best ways to
express one’s feelings or emotions. Some people have used it as one of their favorite pastime or simply just a
hobby maybe. It is not only a tool but has now been a prevailing profession, what with a lot of people being
more and more musically inclined. When we speak of education, music is the more powerful domain of all.
Music dates back since ancient times. It has been a tool for enjoyment, relaxation and healing as well, not to
speak of communication being the top one. We can even say that it has that great ability to improve one’s
nature. With an individual’s great passion for music, their lives have proven to be more organized too. This is
very true and applicable for music can serve as inspiration and encouragement to a dwindling soul.
Apparently, music has always been there with us even when we were still growing in our mother’s womb. It is
our heartbeat that serves as music to the mother’s ears and it’s the source of music until that time when we
are lullabied by our mom just to comfort us. It has made us more relaxed and we feel so alive and rejuvenated.
Humming a song or a rhythm helps and makes us closer to music. It also brings out and leads us to have that
force of having profound emotions that makes us a more sensitive person.
Music has been a powerful tool in music education for it brings out the best in us too. This is so for it has
been efficient in instilling qualities like leadership, self-esteem, creativity skills of studying, imagination.
Moreover, it makes us have that calmer attitude and so many more that we can think of. We can mainstream
and forward our ideals and ideas to the youth or the younger generation for that matter. In the cultural aspect,
it actually represents our very rich cultural heritage. It has been a panacea too.
Yes, music is a powerful tool that bridges the gap or difference between the bygone generations and the
coming legions. It even makes us compassionate individuals and brings empathy to many. It also gives us a
glimpse of the unknown cultures and the world. As a child, we have our music lesson that serves and gives us a
great foundation of shaping us towards a great future. This is the reason why we should give music a far greater
importance just like the other subjects too in school.
We can be assured of growth when we use music as a powerful tool for it can provide that opportunity of an
over-all growth to a child wherein we can see the varied results of having that right attitude towards life. Yes, I
believe that it can be used to rebalance the body and help a person to function more productively. Music then
has been a powerful tool ever since mankind’s existence and will keep on existing as life goes on and on and on.
Questions for discussion:
1.
How can you consider music as a powerful tool? Explain your answer.
2.
Have you used music not only as a medium but a powerful tool? How?
3.
What is the role of music in your life? Elaborate on your answer.
4.
Do you agree that music paved the way to the development of an individual which led the road to
success? Why or why not?
5.
What is the real meaning of music to your life as a person?