Benefits of Music in Child Development  
Singing and music play an important role in 
our culture.In many ways music 
and musically related activities and exercises,                      
including accompanying movements and 
pantomimes, are significant contributory 
enhancements to the physical, social, 
emotional, cognitive and language development 
of young children and these are major factors 
that influence literacy development in the 
kindergarten and throughout early learning.Music ignites all areas of child development 
and skills for school readiness, including 
intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, 
and overall literacy.Researchers have long considered and 
sought to identify practical links between 
music and learning and educators have 
instinctively introduced music to classroom 
activities.Here are 7 benefits of music for children can 
positively benefit your kids as they grow up.  
It helps to improve their brainpower  
It has been scientifically proven that music 
has advantages and health benefits for 
children.According to the National Association of Music 
Merchants  Foundation  (NAMM Foundation), 
learning to play an instrument can improve 
mathematical learning and even increase 
SAT scores.This 
helps them develop social skills, such as 
how to relate with people, how to work in a                       
team, leadership, and discipline, and how to 
appreciate rewards and achievement.You'll find music present in many 
aspects of our lives: theater, television, 
movies, worship, holidays, celebrations, and 
government and military ceremonies.A study found that musical experiences in 
childhood can actually 
accelerate brain 
development, 
particularly in the areas of language acquisition 
and reading skills.From birth, parents instinctively use music to 
calm and soothe children, to express love 
and joy, and to engage and interact.One of these benefits is that it helps 
to improve their brainpower and memory 
functions.But academic achievement isn't the only 
benefit of music education and exposure.It helps them develop social skills  
While growing up, many kids will face 
challenges of adapting socially.When he 
or she realizes that they can develop a skill 
on their own, it gives them that self-belief and 
confidence boost that they require.It teaches them discipline  
Learning how to play a musical instrument or 
become a better singer requires discipline 
and patience.Researchers discussed how, in the early 
grades and especially kindergarten, music is 
and should be an integral part of the 
classroom environment.The best way 
to help them overcome this is by encouraging 
them to learn how to play a musical 
instrument or be part of a singing group.It inspires creativity  
You will definitely agree with me that 
musicians are some of the most creative 
people today.It teaches them patience  
If you have ever observed a choral band 
playing, then the one thing you notice is how 
patient each member is. Band members                  
must always wait for the signal from the 
person in charge before they play, or else 
there will be no harmony in the song they are 
playing.When the kids pick up this habit, it 
teaches them the importance of discipline 
and following through.This helps them become better 
disciplined and pursue their goals.Music and Kindergarten  
Historically, one of the most fundamentally 
important parts of the kindergarten experience 
is 
the development of positive social 
relationships among and between the children.At 
home, music can become part of our family 
cultures--a natural part of our everyday 
experiences.