We are thrilled to present a guest post from Charles Carpenter. Charles created HealingSounds.info. He believes in the power of music and sound as a healing tool. He is based in San Antonio, Texas.

Over the years, more and more parents have found the benefits of music education for their children. Not only does learning to play an instrument, singing, and simply listening to rhythmic sounds help boost mental health and promote easier learning, it can also help a child with a learning disability become more confident at school and assist with social skills. There are so many benefits to making music a big part of your child’s life, including the fact that it can help them understand math and reading concepts much more easily.

The key is to provide your child with the tools she needs to be successful. From looking at classes both in and outside of school to renting or buying the right instrument and creating a space at home for her to practice it, there are several ways you can help your child bring music into her life every day. It’s also important to show an interest in it at the same time, as parental involvement in hobbies will show a child that the activity is worth their time.

Keep reading for some great tips on how to bring music into your child’s life and the benefits of doing so.

 

Create an area at home where she can work

 

It’s important for kids of all ages to have a quiet place to work on studying and hobbies. Create an area at home where your child will feel comfortable and creative, and furnish it with a desk, excellent lighting, storage for materials and tools, and room to move around. This will encourage her to play her instrument, sing, or dance, all of which can help her relieve stress after a long day at school. On average, it costs about $1,642 to soundproof a room, which will be well worth it if your child truly enjoys music.

 

Strengthen listening and attention skills

 

Many kids have trouble focusing, whether it’s at school or at home, as it can be hard to filter out all the distractions in a given day. If your child’s schoolwork is suffering because of it, consider getting her involved in a music class. Simply listening to complex music arrangements–especially classical music–can help boost a child’s ability to focus and truly listen to the details, which can in turn lead to better grades.

 

Help a child with a learning disability

 

Music has been shown to help kids who are living with a learning disability in multiple ways, including helping them find order and sequencing, following directions, and strengthening social skills. In music class, every child starts on an even playing field, meaning there is no disability–only different ways to learn. If your child’s school doesn’t offer a music class, look for one near your home, or get started with tutorials on YouTube or music apps meant just for kids.

 

Strengthen social bonds

 

These days, it can be hard for kids to make social connections due to the influx of apps, games, and social media sites that take up much of their time. Spending an hour in a room with others who are interested in playing the same musical instrument, singing, or dancing can have a huge positive effect on your child’s ability to make friends and connect on a personal level, which in turn boosts their self-esteem and can have far-reaching effects.

 

There are so many ways that music can be beneficial for your child, both in school and in everyday life. Talk to her about her interests and make it a point to help her find a way to foster them, whether it’s through a class or simply watching and listening to others play.