Why Kindermusik?

“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks, and invents.”-composer Ludwig van Beethoven

The Joy of Music

Music is unique to humans, and as basic as language to human development and existence.  It is through music that a child gains insight into herself, into others, and into life itself.  Perhaps most importantly, music is part of what enables a child to better develop and sustain her creativity and imagination.  Because a day does not pass without hearing or participating in some kind of music, it is to a child’s advantage to understand music as thoroughly as she can.  As a result, she will learn to appreciate, listen to, and partake in music all the rest of her life (adapted from Gordon, 1990).

Ideas for parents:

It can be very simple to surround your child with music – the greater the variety, the better! 

• Singing simple songs together can get the morning off to a great start.
• Child-safe instruments and some recorded music can provide happy times of self-entertainment or together time.
• Quiet, soothing music before naps and bedtime establishes a wonderfully reassuring sleep time routine.
• A dance around the kitchen can soothe the supper-time “fussies.”
• A cuddle and a lullaby at the end of the day adds the sweetest and happiest of memorable moments.

- Contributed by Theresa Case, whose Greenville, SC program, Kindermusik at Piano Central Studios, is proudly among the top 1% of Kindermusik programs worldwide.

Why Kindermusik? For the educational benefits.

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Why Kindermusik?

“A child sings before it speaks, dances almost before it walks. Music is with us from the beginning.”-writer Pamela Brown

Kindermusik and Your Child: Exercising Your Listening Muscles

Like a muscle, your child’s listening skills need constant exercise in order to grow stronger. Kindermusik classes give your child weekly opportunities to “exercise” and develop listening skills as we listen to specific sounds, listen to many various instrumental sounds, listen to directions and musical cues, listen to suggestions from your Kindermusik Educator for ways to participate in class activities, listen to encouragement from you to participate and share ideas, listen to various styles of recorded and live music and singing, and of course listen to ideas from other parents and students!
A good listener is able to focus attention on what he/she hears. Becoming a good listener will help your child:

• Learn more quickly and effectively for later academic success
• Heed danger signals
• Get along better with you and other adults
• Make better friends

There are many things you can do to help your child develop listening skills. Your example speaks volumes to your child if you are a good listener, chances are, your child will learn good listening skills from you!  If you ask your child “listening” questions, then your child’s neural network will learn to listen.  For some great articles that contain tips for helping your child develop listening skills, check out the following links:
Getting Your Toddler to Listen (8 easy steps)
Fun Activities to Promote Listening Skills (by Learning Style)
How Can Parents Model Good Listening Skills?
Compiled by Theresa Case, whose Kindermusik program at Piano Central Studios in Greenville, SC, is proudly among the top 1% of Kindermusik programs worldwide.

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Just Dance!

“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.”-dancer and choreographer Martha Graham