Music has always been an important part of human culture and has been used in many ways to help enhance our lives. One of the most important benefits of music is the positive impact it has on a child's learning and development. There are numerous ways in which music can help with a child's learning
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How Music Lessons Can Benefit Anyone
Research has confirmed the link between early music instruction and cognitive growth in math, memory, spatial-temporal reasoning, reading and literacy. Researchers continue to study the affects of music on learning and memory in both children and adults. Learning to play an instrument as an adult
Viola & Violin – 3 Major Differences
The viola and the violin are both crucial orchestral instruments. The viola origins trace to the beginnings of orchestral music itself. In fact, the viola is considered to be the first of the string instruments to be developed and is said to have played an important role in the composition of
The Power Of Special Needs Music Lessons
Music is a language that people of all ages, religions, nationalities, and ethnicities speak. Hearing a certain tune can trigger nostalgic moments of our lives that take us back to happier, or sadder times. In a way, music speaks louder than anything. It has the capacity to touch every soul,
Trumpet Playing Tips
Trumpets have been around since approximately 1500 BC. In fact, a silver and bronze trumpet was even discovered in an ancient Egyptian tomb of King Tut. While trumpets are musical instruments, many trumpet players in large armies used their trumpet as a signaling tool to reach
The Role Of Music In Early Childhood Development
A child's early years are a period of rapid intellectual, social, and emotional development. Integrating music into children's education at this early point in their lives is a great way to maximize this golden 'window of opportunity'. This article will explain how how music actually works to
Why People Today Need Music Lessons
As the conversations regarding music education for children plays on (pun intended), this article hopes to assist humans to understand the extreme value of private music lessons for people in our modern world. We recognize that the value and importance of music lessons have been talked about for
Saxophone Lessons: Saxophone Beginner’s Tips
A lot of beginners, upon opening their new saxophone's case, often have the impulse of grabbing the helpless instrument and blowing on it mindlessly. Though what you hear might not be what you expect, chances are you're going to need a couple of saxophone lessons from an experienced sax instructor
What To Consider If You Want To Learn To Play Flute
People have been using the flute for thousands of years and our world remains charmed today by its uniquely soothing music. The flute is a type of woodwind instrument that has many varieties, such as the concert flute, the treble flute, bass flute, soprano flute, piccolo and many others.
Vocal Lessons Will Help Raise Your Pitch
Want to raise your voice pitch? In our modern world of highly anticipated and talked about televisions episodes of American Idol, America’s Song Contest and The Voice, it seems the overwhelming human desire and hope is for success in the entertainment world. Sure, the mind of nearly every person
Music and the Brain Training for Children
Music helps stimulate brain power and may help increase memory power. Teaching your children to exercise their bodies to live toward a healthy lifestyle is great however, there are many ways to also exercise your brain and learning music is one such way. Learning music can do wonders in molding a
Music … a Child’s Path and Passion
Children around the world are discovering their path and passion. Adults understand how difficult it may be to discover one’s true path and passion. Afterall some of us adults still don’t know what we want to be when we grow up. What we do know is how enjoyable and powerful music can be in all of