Just a few quick thoughts – –
It may sound like a cliche, but music is life. At least in this house it is. I am a professional violinist who began singing and playing music to my daughter from the moment of her birth. Of course, she heard music all along in the womb, too! Lots of parents looked at me strangely when they saw me bring a two-week old (yes, that’s right -two weeks old!) to a Kindermusik class which she participated in until she was three. My daughter then began taking piano and violin at the age of 3 1/2.
This past weekend, my daughter performed in her first major public recital. As she played her violin, I was reminded, once again, why I am having her play music and learn the violin – this instrument of both intense complexity and, most importantly, of particular and profound beauty.
Here are the ten reasons why:
1. Discipline and perseverance.
2. Increase math and science ability as well as develop increased analytical skills, critical thinking, and spatial I.Q.
3. Greater self-esteem and empowerment.
4. Greater coordination, relaxation, posture, and breathing.
5. Performing becomes easier. Increased ability to do public speaking.
6. To learn to work well in groups.
7. Self-reliance.
8. Learn the joys and benefits of having a mentor.
9. To develop a love of music and the arts.
10. To develop a beautiful spirit and inner peace.
As my daughter took her bow at the end of her piece, I became certain, all over again, that if my daughter is going to succeed in life, music will help her. Music will offer her hope, provide escape from the daily grind, and it will give her a voice, a view, and a forum upon which to build her life and leave something of herself for the next generation. Most of all, music is just fun! Have a great tiime, and play on, my child.
Play on…
Mother Dreaming 
Bravo! You are a great spokesperson for music education! I’d love to reblog your article with your permission.
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Reblogged this on Laura Lamere and commented:
Music is life! Read this article from a mom and musician – she lists 10 reasons why music is so important for her child.
Thank you, Laura Lamere!
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Yes, I will! Will contact you shortly! Thanks again!
I Totally Agree, I shared music with my children from the moment I was told I was pregnant. I always wanted my children to love music, and so they did, (two have the trophy’s to prove it. 🙂 ) and they love different types but that does not matter. It’s the Love for the Art that matters. Thank You for this article.
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