Teaching with Little Musician

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2012 BrillKids Inc. - 45 pages. The Importance of Early Learning in Music The easiest and most effective time to teach a child anything is often during the first few years, especially between the ages 0- 3. It's widely accepted that young children are able to learn multiple languages in those years effortlessly, and the younger they are exposed to those languages, the more effortless learning seems to be. We believe this holds true for teaching the language of music, at least in terms of developing a good "musical ear'. Even if this development in the child's musicality does not immediately translate into the child's ability to express herself musically (through singing or playing musical instruments) due to limitations imposed by the child's age and physical development, we believe that a solid foundation can nevertheless be built from a tender age. The Promise of Little Musician For many parents, the thought of teaching music can be rather daunting, especially to those who have had little or no background in music. Parents who wish to develop their children's musical abilities typically have no choice but to send their children to learning centers with music classes, and this often can only be done from around the age of 3 to 5, thereby missing out on the crucial early years.