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Music for children in Cornwall
Updated 1/3/2014
If you have squirmed with some of the failed pop wannabes during the early knockout stages of the X Factor, you might reject the idea that everyone is musical. But every child is.
By creating their own music, listening to different tunes or simply singing along with mum, children will develop important language skills.
Children love to make their own sounds. Be it shaking a rattle, patting a drum or squeezing a hooter and they will often make a beeline for a toy that makes a noise.
They will immediately be drawn into an environment full of energy, imagination and fun, and they will love this all the more if they can share this precious time with a parent or brother or sister – learning to take turns.
It’s a simple way for your child to understand that by joining in with music they can become part of a team, strengthening the emotional bond among family members.
There are many ways you can introduce music to your child...
- Sing together! Your child will love your singing voice even if you don’t. Whether you’re singing along to the radio, humming a nursery rhyme or making up your own tunes, introduce song to your usual daily life. Repeating the same songs will strengthen your child’s memory.
- Introduce children to different musical instruments by visiting a local music shop.
- Listen to various musical genres, from rock and roll to opera. As you listen with your child, describe the different sounds from the instruments that you hear. And take your child to a music event to see how members of an orchestra or band perform together. Listen to tunes from other countries and cultures to build social awareness and make music part of everyday life.
- Recreate songs with puppets or toys to bring tunes to life. Adapt favourite nursery rhymes to initiate action in your child such as ‘Twinkle twinkle let’s tidy up, let’s not be a mucky pup!’
- Record your child humming, singing or playing an instrument and replay it back to them. Then just watch their face as they listen to their vocal talents!
Cornwall is blessed with a number of businesses that are finely attuned to introducing music to children...
Memorable Moments to Cherish With Molly Dog!
Molly Music likes to give young children the opportunity to explore the wonderful ‘sounds’ of music, fun and laughter, by offering a different theme each and every term.
Children will enjoy engaging with the enthusiastic, exciting and fantastic atmosphere that blends movement and shaking, together with calmness and lullabies. There is something for every child to indulge in as the songs make it easy and comfortable so even the adults join in!
Molly Music is inviting the children of Primary Times readers to a free taster session with Molly Dog at any one of their chosen venues in Bodmin, St Austell, Truro and Falmouth. Morning classes are available for children from babies right up to the age of 5 years old and each class adapted for that child’s capability.
Action songs, instruments, colourful props and bubbles are just a few of the wonderful array of items that are used to entertain the little ones. To book a free introductory session contact Helen on 07775 446254 or drop an email to helen@mollymusic.co.uk or go to www.mollymusic.co.uk
Preschoolers cuddle up in a free music class at Monkey Music
Monkey Music run fun, educational music classes for preschoolers throughout Cornwall. It continues to receive fantastic feedback on its award winning classes for children aged 3 months – 4 years. Research has shown that the sound of the mother’s voice has the same effect on emotions as receiving a cuddle. Whether humming, chanting, or singing, anyone can make music and as a parent your child will not judge you on your musical abilities.
As far as he or she is concerned, mum and dad are the experts. Monkey Music will be running a New Year offer from January to mid February for all new starters where membership is reduced to just £1 (normal price £17). The best way to see what Monkey Music is all about is to go along for a free trial session. To book a free complimentary session call 01872 276766 or see www.monkeymusic.co.uk/area/truro