Children are naturally drawn to music- parents have used music to calm their children for a long time, and a young child will likely have favorite songs just from hearing them played at home or in the car.
Not only is music enjoyable for children, but it can also play an important role in their development. Playing and listening to music can help a child develop their speech, motor, and cognitive skills, and it can also produce a host of other benefits that will help your child reach their potential.
It boosts self-esteem
Singing and learning to play an instrument are great ways to boost a child’s self-esteem. By taking part in musical activities, a child can learn to use their voice, communicate with others and improve their confidence.
It encourages teamwork
When singing, dancing or playing instruments together, children will naturally learn to communicate and cooperate effectively with each other.
It can help build friendships
Similarly, music offers a great way for children to bond with each other, whether that be playing in a band or dancing together. Likewise, musical activities at an early age can lead to life-long bonds between children and parents.
It can help with language skills
Learning song lyrics provide an easy way for children to develop language skills; rhythms and melodies help them memorise phrases and rhyming patterns, and music can teach them about many different things, such as plants, animals or places.
It makes them happier
Most importantly, music has the power to delight audiences young and old. Listening to live music will make a child happier, and playing music can help a child express their emotions effectively. The child will also learn that music can help them deal with complex emotions, and they’ll be more likely to use music for comfort during difficult times.
Music Education Centre has been a top music school in Auckland for more than 40 years, offering music lessons for a variety of ages.
We offer specialist classes for children as young as three-and-a-half and offer personalised one-on-one lessons for children aged seven and over, as well as for teens and adults.
To find out more about what we offer, get in touch with us today.