Music is a very good medicine and cure some of the simplest imperfections in humans like irritation, anger, frustration etc. Music has the power to soothe, inspire and gives life a new meaning. Studies all over the world also have proven that with music paves way for academic achievement and also develop a well organised mental balance.
It becomes important to create a musical interest in kids from early childhood. With growing years, as their interest develops they tend to benefit from their liking for music. It is not a herculean task for parents to create interest in their kids in the world of music. An early start in any form of music, at a very young age where kids are keen to learn a lot, may seem to be useful for the kids. Be it Old classics or hard rock beats, make music your child’s medicine.
Here are a few simple ways to divert your child’s attention towards a wonderful world of music.
1. Listen to music frequently
Tuning in to radio stations while having dinner or over a cup of tea would create a small interest in your child for music. Make your child enjoy and feel the depth of the lyrics and also put in a few dance steps too. Make music a lesson for life, learn and teach.
2. Sing often
As a parent, sing to your child. A song coupled with a bed time story for your child is not a bad idea. A pleasant tune hummed while cooking or doing the laundry will awaken the little musician in your child and both of you can sing along while enjoying work.
3. Create music
Rack your brains to create pleasant sounds around you. Use containers, old newspapers, boxes to create your own euphony. Let your child also take part in the same. Be careful to create music and not noise.
4. Inspire with music
The best way to inspire your child is to quote and recite success stories about personalities who were healed with the musical medicine. Great legends like Beethoven or Hellen Keller who are quotable inspirations would create an interest in your child to know more about music.
5. Go to musical concerts
Go out with your kids to a musical concert. Let them witness the glamour and happiness that music spreads. Let them drown in the sea of melody for a while. Make concerts a monthly program with your kids.
6. Classes and workshops
Classes and workshops about music are a great step to indulge your kids in music. Getting guidance from the hands of an expert is the best choice one can make. learning from skilled hands will give shape to the raw emerging talents in your child.At a later stage in life, this hobby of your child can also help him escape from the routine pressures of life.
7. Learn to play an instrument
Make your child learn a musical instrument. Be it the guitar, violin or even less heard instruments. Your child will have something to do in his free time and create his own tunes and take pride in them. He will have a fulfillment of discovering and experimenting with different melodies and tunes.
