How Young Children Can Benefit from Music Classes
Music and singing is an important part of culture throughout the world. Growing up, children will discover music in holidays, movies, pop culture, television, and theater. Even from birth children often hear calming music to sleep and learn nursery rhymes as they get older. However, music is not only just for singing. It has been shown that music can be beneficial to a child’s development and even social skills. Below are several benefits children receive from music classes.
It has been shown in a study from the University of Southern California’s Brain and Creativity Institute, that music classes can actually speed up brain development. This is especially the case in the areas of the brain that are tied to language and reading skills.
Toddlers and young school-age children are very active and full of energy. Music classes benefit them by giving them a stimulating environment that is fun and offers them a challenging opportunity. Children are easily driven into boredom. That is why it is helpful to provide an activity that will keep them mentally involved and intrigued.
Music can improve language development. We all know several songs from nursery rhymes to TV shows that contain rhymes and chants. These songs are actually more than just fun for children, they are helpful to them learning a language! The rhymes and simple words help them with pronunciation before they are even ready to speak! This can also be helpful not just with one language, but several! If your child is bilingual this can be especially helpful.
Music can help with movement. Music is often associated with dancing. In the toddler years especially, children are active and want to move around. Music can be combined with movement and help release energy while also improving gross motor skills.
Aside from these reasonings, being involved in a class helps improve social skills while also teaching an appreciation and love for music.
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