RESEARCH
How music makes a difference in child development

There has been a considerable amount of research on the effect of music on brain development and thinking. Neurological research has found that higher brain functions of abstract reasoning as well as spatial and temporal conceptualization are enhanced by music activities. Our program is based on extensive proven research that children 7 and under can learn to read music notation and symbols and play instruments, while fostering their ability to grasp math and science as they develop.

Listed below, are some insightful articles and web links that explain how music enhances learning development in kids.
Why Making Music Matters ~ Dennie Wolf, WolfBrown, In partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute.
A Carnegie Hall commissioned research paper.
Dr. Dennie Palmer Wolf is a well respected author and authority in arts-based learning.  She received the National Guild Service Award from the National Guild for Community Arts Education, in 2013.
The Importance of Music in Early Childhood Development ~ Anne Steinhoff
The Math in Music & Movement ~ Ellen Booth Church 
How can you connect music and movement to math? By incorporating musical activities throughout your day, you can provide children with opportunities to strengthen basic math skills.
The Effects of Music on Childhood Development ~ Alex Henze
Teachers’ Understanding on Music for Early Childhood ~ Siti Hodijah, Leli Kurniawati
Atlantis Press - Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research, volume 538
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Early Childhood Education (ICECE 2020)
The Benefits of Playing Music Help Your Brain More Than Any Other Activity ~ John Rampton, published in Inc. magazine
The Many Benefits of Music ~ State of Queensland (Department of Education)
Music Therapy: The Health Benefits of Music ~ Helen Cordes
Fascinating findings on how classic music can help kids with ADHD and colicky babies. Plus, the amazing benefits of music for kids of all ages. Kids love listening to music, and experts say it might even help their cognitive development. Now there’s evidence that it may make little ones healthier as well. According to music therapists, certain tones, rhythms, and vibrations can help treat various medical and behavioral problems.
The Amazing Benefits of Music for Kids ~ Lauren Slater
The best reason to make melody a part of your child’s life, plus fun music games for kids of every age! Read how music therapy is helping kids with ADHD.
The Magical Effects of Music on Infants ~ Reyna Lindert, PhD
Combining physical touch, like gentle massage or stroking, with relaxing tones is extra calming for your little one.
Want to 'Train Your Brain'? Forget Apps, Learn a Musical Instrument ~ Mo Costandi, as published in The Guardian
Musical training can have a dramatic impact on your brain’s structure, enhancing your memory, spatial reasoning, and language skills.
More than just a play group, Music FunTime offers fun, educational activities that generate the neural connections necessary for improving math and language skills!

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