Important Points that should be considered before Sending a Child to Music Class

Starting music from a young age has the best effects on learning and developing children's talent, and it increases children's intelligence and creativity, improves academic performance, strengthens language and increases self-confidence in children. Also listening to music reduces anger and stress and also makes children happy. Here are some things parents should know before sending a child to music class: for example, finding out child's interest in music, Parental cooperation, Choosing the right place and method of music class that is most suitable for children and child’s age. In this article, four methods of teaching music to children are introduced, which are: Orff method, Kodaly method, Suzuki method and Dalcroze method. Orff method is done by emphasizing the integration of music with other arts such as stories, poetry, dance and acting. In the Kodali method, one of the innovations is using hand and finger signs to learn musical notes. In the Suzuki method, basic principles of native language used for learning music and music becomes a part of the child. The Dalcroze method teaches rhythm, structure and expression of music through the combination of music and body movement. To choose suitable instrument for children, parents should discover their child's natural talents in order to set the stage for their child's success. And Children's music education classes are held in two types of group and private classes. Group classes teach listening skills, music with body movements, and playing, if a child has the necessary concentration, private classes are suitable.