SKW ENG V09

EDUCATION
Social aptness
No orchestra is complete without an
ensemble of musicians who work well
together as a team. Children who learn
music in a group learn very quickly to rely,
relate, respect and appreciate other peers.
These children will also learn leadership
traits as well as build (perhaps lifelong)
relationships with other kids with similar
interests in music.
A brainy advantage
Plenty of studies show that children who
are exposed to music at an early age tend
to achieve better academic performance.
Music has the ability to stimulate parts
of the brain that are related to reading,
counting and emotional development so
they learn faster and easier.
Strengthens memory
Does your child tend to be absent-minded
or lose things frequently around the
house? Learning music can help instil
discipline in a child and further strengthen
their memory by stimulating different
patterns of brain development. Children
who undergo musical training rapidly
increase their memory database and are
able to recall and remember more.
Boost of confidence
Some children have astounding skills but
they tend to shy away from attention and
would prefer not to be noticed. More
often than not, lack of confidence hold
them back from showing the world what
they’ve got. Practice is the word!
Having your child perform a musical piece
(even if it is only for the exclusive listening
pleasure of the pet tortoise at home) can
help to boost your child’s confidence little
by little. More importantly, practising music
regularly teaches your child that they have
the ability to master any skill as long as
they keep working at it.
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