Research
There is overwhelming research that confirms musical training can positively affect brain development in young children.
Products
The Tuneables is an award-winning children's music education DVD and CD series designed to teach the key building blocks of music at a critical time in a child's development. Sponsored by the Music Intelligence Project, this fun, interactive program engages children in songs and activities that provide a foundation of music understanding and growth in intellectual development. Ages 3-8.
Buy your copy today at: www.thetuneables.com/the-music-shop/
MIP Tip
To help prepare your child for active music instruction and learning, play recordings of music by Mozart and others as a background for other activities and rest time when the child is very young.
Resources » Research
"First Evidence That Musical Training Affects Brain Development In Young Children"
"Music Education Can Help Children Improve Reading Skills"
"How Music Influences Brain Development: Musical training improves the memory of young children"
"Music Education and Childhood Brain Development: Research Shows It's Good for Learning"
"Music Improves Brain Development"
"Sorry, Kids, Piano Lessons Make You Smarter"
"For Increased Brain Growth, Just Add Music?"
"Effects of Music Training on the Child's Brain and Cognitive Development"
"Music Training for the Development of Auditory Skills"
"Music Training Helps Learning and Memory"
"Even a Few Years of Music Training Benefits the Brain"