Importance of Music for Kid’s Development

Music for Kid’s brings a moment of joy – It was 2018, When I noticed my daughter (2 years back then) reacting to the music, even to ringtones. I was glad to see her reacting to it & making random steps out of it. It made me to realize that she is developing her senses.

Similarly, all kids start to identify the rhythm and even move to the beats of music. Music provides cognitive benefits that support a kid’s early-stage development. As kids explore music through play, it gives them opportunity to discovery about themselves and the world around them in a better way.

In this blog, we will talk about the importance of music for kid’s development. Here we go –

1. Enhances Sensory Development

The way textures and colors aid a child’s sensory development, so does music. When a kid is exposed to music, it helps to create pathways between the cells in the brain. This is magnificent for sensory and overall development for a kid.

2. Mood Lifter & Stress Buster

Show me the one kid who does not love music! Well, music always uplifts the mood of kids and helps them to stay away from anxiety and stress. It let their mind to develop immensely well.  Studies show that listening & learning music can benefit overall well-being, help regulate emotions, and relaxation in everyday life.

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3. Improves Literacy & Numeracy

Have you noticed that after just a few weeks babies can recognize their mother’s voice? So, babies have a tendency to differentiate between voices and similarly between the different type of music. Music helps kids’ natural ability to decode sounds. Even, when they sing musical rhymes, it makes them to identify sound patterns, sequences & learn it. Eventually these skills help kids to build the base of literacy and numeracy.

4. Develops Vocabulary & Pronunciation

No matter what music your kid is learning, it helps in developing vocabulary & pronunciation. More they learn music, more the words are added to their known list and similarly for pronunciation. It makes them confident while speaking to others as well.

5. Build Coordination

Music encourages the kid’s inclination to move, developing their fine motor skills and gross motor skills. It also helps with their muscle development, strength and balance contributing to the building coordination. Isn’t amazing?

6. Reading & Math Skills

As they expand their knowledge for larger vocabulary it develops their reading and math skills, and strengthen their social and emotional skills like musical development, Public Speaking and appreciation.

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7. Improves Brain Power & Builds Confidence

As music makes kids to memorize it which helps in improving brain power for memorization. It has been analysed in research that students who were exposed to music while growing up excelled better in academics than those who were not. Eventually music brains a sense of belonging which enhances confidence as well.

The benefits of music for kids have numerous positive impacts on early childhood development! From lullabies, nursery rhymes and early music learning sessions can help to build an intimate connection with your kid. Just like language, music is expressive in itself. Adding a new musical skill is incredible & lifelong. Be it just for a hobby or taking it ahead as a career opportunity for the learner.

Take Away

Music is immortal and adding this skill set to the kids list is surely going to be an amazing experience. At PiggyRide, we understand the importance of music for Kid’s. Each week, we have free music related workshops for children (4 – 18 years) and also, we offer courses for learning music at the affordable prices with One-on-One sessions as well as small group sessions. 

The music courses are customized as per the requirement and age group of the kid. Also, the cherry on the top are the trinity qualified & experienced instructors are available for taking music sessions. Both vocal & instrumental music courses are listed, choose what fits you. Encourage your kids to learn & explore music so that they can appreciate the beauty of it and leverage the best out of it. Check out the music classes offered by PiggyRide today and make sure you enroll your kid with us – Free Trial Classes Available!