Sunday, November 4, 2007

Did You Know?

  • 13% of American children want to be musicians, according to a study by Busch Entertainment Corporation. Only 6% want to be President.
  • Music has the power to relax, energize, and motivate.
  • Music can improve your intelligence.
  • 3 and 4 year old children who had 8 months of musical instruction, including singing and keyboard lessons, scored 43% higher on IQ tests than those who received no music lessons.
  • Quality interaction with Mom or Dad builds brainpower! Researchers from University of Maryland found that the part of the brain that regulates emotion also influences a child’s ability to learn.
  • Kindermusik program is so affordable that a child can take weekly classes for the price of one or several fast-food meals.


    Statistics from Statistical Abstracts, Rauscher; and Kindermusik International of Greensboro, NC, where not noted

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"The fact that children can make beautiful music, is less significant than the fact that music can make beautiful children."

C. Lavendar