Explore the Benefits of Music for Children

One reason Harris Academy of the Arts is able to be set apart from other music studios that provide private music instruction is that it provides classes specifically geared towards children. Not only do we have our Children's Music Academy for ages three to seven, but we also provide different Kindermusik classes for children of all ages -- from four weeks, four months, to four years. 

Below is a brief excerpt from Kindermusik's webpage, which explains in further detail the benefits of music education in a child's life. 

And to receive more information on Kindermusik courses offered at Harris Academy of the Arts, please feel free to call our office (402 - 423 - 7121) or e-mail info@harrisacademyofthearts.com to request more information.

Musical Learning Supports Child Development

All over the world, parents bond with their babies through musical sounds and rhythmic movement. They rock and swing their children, put them to sleep with lullabies, make them laugh with nursery rhymes. Parents know instinctively what scientists have now proven: young children thrive on music. It’s one of the best vehicles for learning in early childhood development. Kindermusik takes musical learning to the next level; our curriculum is proven to improve child brain development. And, did we mention it's fun for kids and parents alike?!
 

Music matters

Psychologists, neuroscientists, and experts in early childhood development have demonstrated that music does more for children than bring them joy; it helps their brain cells make the connections needed for virtually every kind of intelligence. Kindermusik's curriculum is built on this research.

When young children are consistently engaged by music in an age-appropriate, socially accepting environment, they benefit at many levels:

• Early Literacy. They gain the phonological processing, spoken language, and comprehension skills that are the foundation of reading.

• Quantitative. They build the spatial-temporal and reasoning skills required for math, science, and engineering.

• Social-Emotional. They develop social and emotional skills that are essential for school readiness—like the ability to regulate their responses and relate to others in complex ways.

• Physical. By moving and dancing to music and playing simple instruments, children improve their gross and fine motor skills.

• Creative. Activities that encourage freedom within a fun and friendly structure spark children's creativity and provide inspiration.

And of course, they develop a lifelong love of music.

This blog post is courtesy of Kindermusik's webpage,
http://www.kindermusik.com/about/benefits-of-music-for-children/