Teaching your child music was easier during the days of public school music. Presently, many public schools have erased music from the curriculum. Parents are left with seeking music instruction privately. Those parents who have neither funds nor instruments for their children, rely heavily on grant-funded nonprofits or federally-funded afterschool programs for assistance. With conservative views consuming the hearts and minds of politicians, reaching out to low income communities with money, is rare. So. . . what happens to the child’s artistic education? Core values like discipline and respect are not developed.

MUSIC AND CORE VALUES

It’s not just about instruments and voices, it’s about communication. Music is about speaking a universal language and the development social skills.

SPEAKING A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

Music is a universal language.  Why?  No matter the language, subject or genre, it has the capacity to touch the inner self–the soul.  It also gives us the ability to feel, empathize and express unconditional love.  Without it, individuals can be cold, calculating and untouchable.  We see that in cultures throughout the world, including America. Yet…school systems across this country have eliminated music from the curricula.  Here are a few reasons why melody and harmony are essential to the life of a child. It helps them:

TEACHING YOUR CHILD MUSIC IMPROVES SOCIAL SKILLS

• Develop discipline.
• Acquire Social Skills.
• Increase Brain Power.
• Improve Literacy.
• Express Compassion.
• Develop a Life Skill-Set.

If you are unable to give your child private music lessons, support organizations that offer FREE lessons to children.  Look for them online and enroll your child in one of the classes.  Interest, accountability and a strong desire to learn are key ingredients for acceptance in most schools.

You may have a Johann Sebastian Bach, Louis Armstrong or Leonard Bernstein in your house!