Most of us have heard about the studies that show kids who study
music: ● Can score higher on standardized tests, such as the
SAT; ● Can help develop problem-solving and math skills; ●
Develop their brains in areas that non-music studying kids
don’t; ● And a whole slew of other beneficial things... But
music also releases serotonin and dopamine to give us the same
sort of feeling of pleasure that come from eating chocolate. It
can make us happy. There’s nothing like that good feeling when
the perfect song pops up on the radio or on our iPods/MP3s. This
is important in our stressed out world of today. We’re stressed
about work, chores, bills, economy, blah, blah, blah. So how do
we get more music into our children’s lives? And how do we
cultivate an appreciation for music, not just a rebellion? ●
Take your child to an outdoor concert; ● Listen to different
types of music in order to expose them to a variety; ● Ask
friends and family members what their favorite song is right
now, or ask them what types of music