The Musician Effect: Why are Instrument Players More Attractive?

What is it about people looking sexier with an instrument in tow? Is it the passion they have? The emotions they pour into the creation of music? It seems the odd phenomenon where there’s an instant increase in attractiveness – has been around for years. The team at School of Popular Music discusses what has been dubbed ‘The Musician Effect.’

Research from various studies provides evidence that the tendency to find a musician more attractive was stronger among women. This sex was more likely to be receptive to the romantic advances of guitarists compared to non-guitarists, as well as accept a Facebook friend request from a man they didn’t know. When the man wasn’t holding a guitar in his photo, only 3% of the women accepted his request, while 28% accepted the request when he held the instrument.

So why is musical skill sexy? Why do mate-value ratings generally increase for those playing an instrument in photos? Some researchers suggest that playing an instrument signals to potential mates that the person embodies characteristics such as intelligence, mindfulness, sensitiveness and determination – all desirable traits in a romantic mate.

What does this tell us about music’s evolutionary purpose? Psychologists claim women are attracted to those with musical ability because back in caveman times, if a man had the time to be creative it meant that he was so fit and talented at survival skills that he had chance to create art in his free time.

The good news is that these days you don’t need to hunt dinner to be an attractive potential mate – playing an instrument does the trick! Of course, it’s not just about holding an instrument, but how well you play it! If you’re looking for guitar, drum, violin and piano lessons in Guernsey, look no further than School of Popular Music!

Whether you want to become the next Rockstar or simply lock yourself in the basement to jam with a few mates, we provide the best music tuition Guernsey has to offer! For more information, contact us today by calling us on 07911 730994 or emailing at [email protected].

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