Private Lessons
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Memory
Background music may aid in developing memory. Most importantly, memory recall improves when the same music played during learning is played during recall.
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Emotion and mood
Children of different ages were mostly consistent in identifying the “emotion” of the variation as excited, sad, happy, or calm.
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The prodigy myth
Famous classical musicians are often deemed child geniuses. Mozart is the most common example.
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Academic Skills
Music and math are highly intertwined. By understanding beat, rhythm, and scales, children are learning how to divide, create fractions, and recognize patterns.