So, have you ever wished you could listen in on what happens in a typical Music for Young Children™ class? My classes have ended for the year, but I could tell you that, in my MYC classes, we sing songs, play rhythm ensembles, play keyboard solos and ensembles, play theory games, play scales (harmonized, in most levels). Did I say “play” a lot? Young children learn music best through play!
What happens as a result of this holistic approach? In MYC classes, children learn to train their musical ear, build memory skills, improve problem solving skills, learn to cooperate, develop a positive self-image, broaden their attention span, develop physical dexterity and hand-eye coordination skills, develop a sense of beat through ‘ensemble’ playing, learn to read and understand the language of music, develop time management skills through their practice at home, and spend quality time with their parent or guardian who participates with them.
These are some of the benefits observed by parents and teachers. It’s enlightening to listen in on a class though, so listen - and watch - as Mississauga teacher Gwen Fedorowich provides an overview of the program in this interview with Rogers Cable. Observe, also, as her students and their parents express how they feel they have benefitted: First Local – June 3, 2010. If you would like to participate with your child in this wonderful program, contact me (or visit www.myc.com to find a teacher near you)! Registrations for this coming September are currently taking place.
Perhaps you have been in an MYC class this past year. How do you feel your child has benefitted?
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