I swear I wasn't going to do this, I was not even going to contemplate it. My childhood was wasted spent on playing the violin and I did not want to push DS to learn music in any kind of way.... But it seems that I should?
Did anyone see this article in the telegraph? It says
"According to a collation of peer-reviewed studies quoted in the book, benefits of early engagement with music include improved performance in mathematics and languages; higher levels of IQ; better emotional fluency; greater self-esteem; a more powerful memory; and physical health and fitness.
Such elaborate claims might sound far-fetched, especially as they are made by a non-scientist. But the book has been verified by a number of leading academics at the Institute of Education and elsewhere."
www.telegraph.co.uk/women/mother-tongue/familyadvice/10649045/Can-music-make-your-child-cleverer.html
If all that's true then I do want DS t start music and soon. What instrument can an under-3 play? Any experiences? I just wouldn't want him to hate it so much that he'd quit like I did at 17 - never looked back...until now...perhaps my parents were right after all insisting all those years I practiced..
Is there anyone else making music with their DC, taking them to lessons and so on when they're still little? It says in the article you need to start before 7y... Any tips on how?
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pinkypie79 · 20/02/2014 18:06
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