What happened?
The power of music became the key to unlocking Albert’s brain. You see, Albert’s father got him a violin. Albert, in his adulthood, contributed his ability as a genius to the study of the violin. Music unlocked his brain!
The Bible instructs us to sing and make music to the Lord. God has given all of us innate ability to be worshipping musicians … and to excel academically. How is that possible? Amazingly, the secret isearly music study.
We are all born with innate musical giftings of natural rhythm and ear training. Without early stimulation, these gifts become like windows that shut. Music research indicates that piano-based music study is the number one music stimulator. The dilemma is that it is very difficult for a child under five years old to be successful in private lessons. We have found, however, that given the right tools, preschool children can learn to play the piano successfully in order to benefit musically andacademically for the rest of their lives.
Here are some tips …
¯ While private piano lessons are too structured for preschool children, a group lesson that includes piano, movement, ear training, rhythm instruments and fun enhances both musical abilities and brain wiring.
¯ Mom’s singing voice has been shown to achieve the highest brain enhancement in prenatal babies. Expectant moms should sing, sing, sing.
¯ Gently bouncing your baby stimulates neural connection. Put your baby in a Jolly Jumper and play some upbeat worship favorites.
¯ Surround your children with classical music or praise /worship music with a slow tempo. These styles of preferred music will enhance your family’s immune systems, create accelerated brain wiring in your preschool children and reduce stress in the process.