13 Reasons WHY as A Parent You Should Introduce Kids to Music Early in Their Lives

It is no surprise that music has been the best creation of humankind. Everyone enjoys music, singing melodies, being a Rockstar while playing an instrument, listening to music that speaks to the heart, and some even love to write poems/songs. If this is not something that interests a person/kid, he/she would like to groove on a hit number and release some dopamine that keeps the mind and body healthy.

Believe it or not, music has the power to create a significant impact in each of our lives, and the earlier we realize it, the better it is for our brain, according to studies conducted in top universities.

Do we really get time to learn vocals or instruments while we work and manage families? I can hear your mind saying, “Hell no.” Why not introduce your kids to music early in their lives, which will help them leaps and bounds, much more than those books they have at hand right now? So, let’s dive straight into the benefits of music in shaping your kid’s future.

1. Training in music develops language, reasoning & creativity: Kids who engage in early musical practice has developed brain areas related to language and reasoning/logic. Kids who learn and practice arts/music start to think creatively. Kids start thinking out of the box for conventional problems and look for different ways to solve a problem.

2. A Memory Master: Kids consistently use memory while singing or playing an instrument. It is not just mental memory but also muscle memory at play. It helps them to remember things in a much better way and hence also boosts their study scores.

3. Kids learn to do the best: Music ignites a desire for craftsmanship, and kids learn to invest time to create the best instead of settling for less. It helps them learn the habit of giving the best in everything they wish to do. Kids practicing music every day by setting a time for it to learn to find out time to do things they love and also follow it diligently with dedication and discipline.

4. Increased body-mind coordination: Learning an instrument helps kids to develop motor skills just like sports. It mainly develops hand-eye coordination and also impacts how their mind coordinates with the body

5. Kids get a sense of achievement: Learning a new instrument or music vocals is quite challenging, but it is also an achievable goal. On achieving little goals kids will feel fulfilled and proud of themselves.

6. Kids stay engaged: One of the best ways to keep kids engaged is to get them interested in something which has endless possibilities to learn something every day. Music provides such an opportunity.

7. Bond with society & People: Music is also a language of our community, and music helps shape each one of us’ abilities and character. Kids who engage in music and work as part of a band use their time constructively and don’t engage in destructive activities.

8. Emotional development & Team Work: Kids who learn music are more emotionally developed, empathizing with other cultures and people. They build good self-esteem and learn to deal with anxiety in a much better way. When Kids play a part of a band as a singer or an instrumentalist, they learn to collaborate with kids of different nature and character

9. Kids learn pattern recognition: When kids learn music vocal and instrument, their minds take note of a lot of patterns that they have to follow, so they unconsciously learn pattern recognition. Playing music is repetitive, especially while learning, but it is fun to tame that one tune you have been hung on to.

10.Music builds imagination and intellectual curiosity: Music at the early stages of life fosters a positive attitude toward learning and curiosity. Artistic education helps develop both the left & the right brain. It also aids in developing a child’s imagination.

11.Music is a form of Relaxation: It’s no wonder that you think of listening to relaxing music when you feel stressed. Like adults, the kids also find solace in music and instruments when they feel over-pressured by something.

12. 21' st Century Economy: By investing in arts/creative education, you will prepare your kid for the 21st-century. The industry report says the economy has seen a rise in artistic careers, and there is a high possibility of rising in the future.

13.Increased self-confidence: Fact says Public speaking is the most feared thing in the world, people fear it more than death. Many students don’t find the courage to go to a podium/stage and speak, but music gives them immense opportunity to take the challenge to perform on stage, and hence, they become more confident

I can give you 1000 more reasons to help your kids pursue music as a hobby early in their lives but the choice will be yours to bury them in books or to let them explore the bright side. Let your kid explore the world of music because the world needs more people like A R Rahman.

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