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Abstract
Divergent thinking ability, as an aspect of creativity, seems valuable to managers and entrepreneurs as they employ the tools of creative problem-solving and innovative thinking in pursuit of business success. Musical study in general, and classical guitar study to a greater degree, has the potential to improve divergent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities. As such, I suggest that utilizing classical guitar study as a creativity training tool may benefit entrepreneurs and managers within a variety of industries.
Highlights
The arts provide many benefits to humanity, such as the physical use of the hands and body and using the whole mind, among many others, and are sources of alternate ways to learn and solve problems [1]
Results of the study are as follows: “ . . . we found evidence for increased creativity in trained musicians. These results suggest that musicians have increased convergent and divergent thinking compared with non-musicians . . . It is possible that music training influences brain organization such that the resulting cognitive system is prone to divergent thinking.” [16]
Cognitive science research suggests that musicians may possess distinct advantages in divergent thinking tasks
Summary
The arts provide many benefits to humanity, such as the physical use of the hands and body and using the whole mind, among many others, and are sources of alternate ways to learn and solve problems [1]. When something novel is introduced, by a manager or entrepreneur, the problem-space becomes one of uncertainty and unknown variables [5] This too requires creativity on the part of executive decision-makers, as they seek to problem-solve in an innovative, or novel and useful way. Ultimate decision-making is inherent in repertoire selection, solutions for physically performing the repertoire, student recruitment, concert bookings, and the assembly of a fiscally solvent career These decisions are managerial and entrepreneurial in nature and require creative problem-solving and divergent thinking. Through deliberate and sustained classical guitar practice, executives could develop a greater capacity for the type of creative thinking that is vital for managers and entrepreneurs as they seek to innovatively create and exchange value and effectively run organizations
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