Do you like music? Do you want your children to enjoy the benefits of music? It is a great stimulus to the brain and That is why it is important that children have contact with it from a young age.
A 2016 study en The Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California found that musical experiences in childhood can actually accelerate brain development, particularly in the areas of language acquisition and reading skills.
According to National Association of Music Merchants FoundationLearning to play an instrument can improve math learning and even increase cognitive ability.
But academic achievement isn't the only benefit of music education and exposure. Music ignites all areas of child development and school readiness skills, including intellectual, socio-emotional, motor skills, language and general literacy.
It helps the body and mind to work together. Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words. Dancing to music helps children develop motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression. For children and adults, music helps strengthen memory skills.
In addition to the developmental benefits, simply put: music brings us joy. Just think of listening to a good song in the car with the window down on a beautiful day. That is joy… and it is worth enjoying this with your children any day. Even enjoying good music at home can help to improve the approach towards this art where the melody will help them to grow in all aspects.