4 Skills Your Children Learn from Music Lessons

 1. Creativity - Being able to think on your feet and think ‘outside of the box’ will distinguish your child from others. In an arts program, children have practice thinking creatively, it will come naturally to them now and in their future career. Your child may be asked to compose a new song, add a new rhythm to enhance a piece of music or add dynamics (louds and softs) to tell a story through music.

2. Perseverance and Dedication - When a child plays the piano or sings for the first time, she/he knows that playing Bach right away is not an option. However, when that child practices, learns the skills and techniques and doesn't give up, that Bach piece is that much closer!

3. Receiving Constructive Feedback - Receiving constructive feedback about a performance is a regular part of any music instruction. Children learn that feedback is part of learning and it is not something to be offended by or to be taken personally. It is something helpful. The goal is the improvement of skills and evaluation is incorporated at every step of the process.

4. Confidence - The skills developed through performance arts not only train you how to convincingly deliver a performance, but also build the confidence you need to take command of the stage. This process gives children the confidence to perform in front of large audiences, whether it be for a musical performance, a job or other aspects of life.