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The Sound of Music

A 3-year-old kid can't learn music. Or at least, that's what I would have said if you had asked my view on preschoolers taking music lessons about 5 years ago. Coming up on our 5th anniversary, I realize how many erroneous ideas I've grown up with that my awesome wife has helped to dispel over time. And don't worry, I've helped her grow in patience so it's definitely a team effort. 😂 How does a young child benefit from being introduced to music at such a young age though? And are these benefits truly worth the time and effort? Well, if you currently feel the way I used to or are still on the fence about it, here are 2 things that changed my perspective: 1.Cognitive Development 2.Emotional/Social Skills Little Brains, Big World "Train a youth in the way they should go; Even when they grow old they will not depart from it." This ancient proverb is basically saying that children are like arrows; the way you aim affects where they land, and music can rais...