Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Creating a Musical Foundation

from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2493/is_1_60/ai_n54724418/pg_3/?tag=content;col1

the value of early childhood music class in the transition to private lessons

American Music Teacher, August-Sept, 2010 by Autumn L. Zander

The varieties of aural and kinesthetic activities that introduce and reinforce concepts are endless. Regardless of the activity, early childhood music classes not only expose children to basic music fundamentals, they also introduce the social skills they will need when pursuing private lessons. Taking instruction from someone who is not the child's immediate caregiver can be a big step for the child. Early childhood music classes ease children into a nurturing, learning environment in which both child and caregiver must listen to the teacher and follow instructions. Caregivers model appropriate behavior and, in turn, praise children when they witness that same behavior. Children also interact with their peers in a setting in which sharing, listening to others, supporting their friends and discovering different learning styles abound. These universal skills are necessary for any private, group lesson or ensemble experience. Continue reading...

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