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Why play a musical instrument? It has been proven in numerous studies that children involved in music excel academically, have higher test scores, are less apt to be in trouble in school and develop focus, discipline, responsibility and maturity earlier than many of their contemporaries. |
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Since most parents are concerned about the happiness of their children, a word should be said about musical instruments as a source of fun and lasting pleasure. Happiness - the mature sort means facing up to reality, but happiness also means finding an acceptable escape when “the world is too much for us.” In childhood, dolls and imaginary friends fill the bill. Later, when these early means of escape must be replaced, a musical instrument serves as a wonderful substitute. With a musical instrument young people can go anywhere, do anything, meet anyone depending on their imagination and on the music they choose. As a matter of fact, they will find friends in unsuspected and ever widening circles because they have learned a language that speaks more deeply than words. |
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| Children begin mastering simple tunes earlier these days. We parents may remember music as an ordeal of scales and years of practicing before progress could be cited. Music education has changed, and children acquire a sense of achievement far more quickly. A friendship with music can add a new dimension to your child’s growth that can reap enormous benefit in later years. Remember, music is one of the few things a child can do - not for profit, not for points, not for an ulterior purpose, not because his pals do it - but simply because the experience is worth it for its own sake. |
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