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Tuning Talent: The Benefits of Letting Kids Explore Music
Author: Shana O'Malley-Smith, Northeast Ohio Parent Magazi
Sydney Miller, Director of Marketing at The Music Settlement, contributed to this article.
From the preschool xylophone to the elementary school recorder to middle and high school band and choir programs, your child will likely come across some level of music education. However, there’s a whole world of music to explore, and if you feel that your child has an interest in playing an instrument, music lessons can be a rewarding extracurricular activity that provides many long-term benefits.
When Should They Start?
It’s never too early, or too late, to begin your musical journey. Babies, teens and even adults can begin some level of music instruction.
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