Music plays a vital role in our lives. Can you imagine movies, marriages, social gatherings, dancing, singing etc. without music? Life would be so empty if music did not exist. Research shows how music has the power to change the way we feel, think, and behave. Besides this, music helps to de-stress after a tiresome day. You name it and there is that kind of music for that mood.

Current research indicates that music, and specifically musical training, has positive effects on almost all areas of child development. A Brown University Study in 2006 indicated that music lessons in young children using the Suzuki method increases literacy and memory, as well as enhancing mathematical skills.

Here’s how music can impact children in a positive and strong way:

—   Children instantly reciprocate on hearing any sound? It immediately brightens them up.

—   Music helps in their brain development It helps to increase their imagination; and to relate to various things. For instance, when a mother puts her child to sleep, she either sings or plays a certain song, so next time the child hears that song, he associates sleep with it.

—   Music enhances their listening skills.

—   Music can boost the confidence of a child, as music is very comforting. So when children go to parties where there are many others and they hear music, they don’t shy away but rather enjoy with the others, thus improving their social skills.

—   Play a good high beat number in front of a child and the child starts dancing automatically. Thus helping the child’s motor development and coordination.

—   Singing is another useful way to enhance the child’s learning ability

—   Besides these, the child can participate in learning an instrument which enhances their teamwork ability.

—   Music also helps in the memory development of children as they catch the lyrics, beats and rhythm of the sound

No wonder music works like magic with children. Music enhances them intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally as well.

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