We all
know the importance of music education. It's no surprise to anyone that taking
music lessons has been proven to help in a child's developmental process. Music
lessons aid in the development of speech and reading skills. Children who study
music will find an increase in their school grades.
They have more confidence,
discipline, focus, memory, and better social skills.
Music can
save lives for children who don't find themselves fitting in academically in
school, and haven't found their passion or drive yet. If a child struggles to
find their passion, they often end up in less than ideal situations, (in
trouble). Children need to find things they are good at an early age.
"Some children need to move to think", (Dr. Ken Robinson). They can't
be strapped to a desk all day long. They may learn better through visual
examples, audio examples or they might learn better though kinesthetic
learning. Some students learn better by doing. Finding a music instructor that
understands this is imperative.
We have
had many students over the years who come to us, and don't know what they like,
or what they're good at, and they're not doing well in school. They have never
taken music lessons before, and their parents are desperate to find something
their child will take an interest in. Often, when we do find an instrument the
student feels a connection with, we see a total change in their personality. If
provided the chance, music does help direct students in the right direction.
It's not just about learning songs or technique on the instrument. Music helps
put a whole new focus into that student's life that was missing before. We
notice a change in their whole being. Their focus completely changes. There is
a complete breakthrough!! The student is more positive, proactive, confident,
and we notice an increase in their school grades (and their interest in
school). They are more concerned and focused about their future, and often, the
friends they hang around with, if negative, changes as well.
"Show
me your friends, and I'll show you your future."
"You are who you hang around with."
"You are who you hang around with."
I used to
hate hearing this when growing up, but now looking back, and after years of teaching
and watching students grow, it's amazing how true this statement is. A great
instructor can be this positive role model... this friend.
It is
absolutely critical that a child begins to find what they are good at, at a
young age. Don't rely on the school system to help find your child's passion.
You, the parent, must play a role in this process and development. If your son
or daughter shows an interest in music, spots, art, movies... feed that
passion!! Buy them movies, magazines on that topic, take them to the library so
they can find books about what they love, or bring them to a live show. Find
someone in that field that can coach and inspire them to take it further.
Lastly,
for your child to believe that they're inadequate, not worthy, not smart or
will never succeed just because their school grades are low, is a huge
mistake!!
There are
numerous successful business owners who had C averages or lower in school, that
are now running very successfully businesses, on an international and global
level, that have those A+ students with bachelors, masters, and PhD's working
for them.
Anthony
Giancola
About: Anthony Giancola is drummer, percussionist and educator based out of Winnipeg MB Canada. He has performed and recorded with musicians from around the globe.
He is also the owner of Groove Academy - School of Music, located in Winnipeg, MB.
http://www.grooveacademy.ca
About: Anthony Giancola is drummer, percussionist and educator based out of Winnipeg MB Canada. He has performed and recorded with musicians from around the globe.
He is also the owner of Groove Academy - School of Music, located in Winnipeg, MB.
http://www.grooveacademy.ca
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