The Perfect Time to Register for Music Lessons

Establish a Routine

This is pretty self-explanatory. Most children need order, guidance, and structure in their lives. Getting into a weekly routine will help keep children on task and set them up for success. The last thing parents want are bored children who don't have enough activities in their lives.

Create Opportunities

Music lessons create numerous opportunities for children. They can join small or large ensembles such as chamber groups or orchestras depending on the instrument or level of proficiency of the student. Many cities offer ensembles for different instruments and levels including beginners. Joining a rock band program is also a great option for children. If your child loves to sing why not join a choir? All of these groups and programs provide children with multiple performing opportunities and the benefits of performing music live for an audience are many. Performing music makes people smarter and happier individuals. Other opportunities include making new friends, developing team work and accountability, and having fun! For these reasons and others Neighbour Note offers the following music lessons and music programs in Toronto:

Little Rockers (Rock Band for Children)
Teens Rock! (Rock Band for Teenagers)
Glee Club (Singing, Dancing, and Acting for Children)
Guitar Ensemble (A Group of Guitarists at Varying Levels)
Ukulele Jam (Group Ukulele Lessons)
Group Lessons for Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, and Percussion

Build Confidence and Self-Esteem

Numerous studies have shown that learning an instrument or learning to sing has many positive benefits to children and adults alike. According to Tom Jacobs of the Greater Good Science Centre at the University of California Berkeley, “...encouraging children to participate in the performing arts is a great way to combat social comparison and feelings of unworthiness experienced by many children and teenagers alike”. As music students progress in their studies they get better and this in turn builds confidence. The better children get, the more confidence they build. The same can be said about performing music for a live audience. The more performing experience students gain, the more confident they become in their musical ability.

Improve Academic Performance

Studies have also proven that not only does learning music make people happier it makes them smarter. Learning to play an instrument or learning to sing helps with the development of multitasking, memory, and problem-solving skills. The ability to play using two hands and feet on a drum kit requires a great deal of concentration and coordination. The same can be said for playing the piano where students use both hands and one foot for the pedals. With practice, piano students or drum students can learn to train their hands to play at the same time while working the different pedals with their feet. The ability to learn to read sheet music while playing is also a multitasking skill that can be developed. Students benefit greatly academically by learning an instrument.

Conclusion

Music lessons can be started anytime but the longer you wait the less chance you have of getting your preferred day and time. Ultimately, learning music gives children a chance to make new friends, join groups or ensembles, build confidence and self-esteem, and improve their academic performance at school. By giving your children the opportunity to learn to sing or play an instrument you are giving them a gift that lasts a lifetime. At neighbour note we offer a wide range of group music lessons in Toronto as well as private lessons in piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, singing, violin, flute, cello, saxophone, bass guitar, harp, trumpet, clarinet, trombone, french horn, songwriting, music theory and more! Sign up today and see why so many families choose Neighbour Note for music lessons in Toronto.