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A Confident Child is a Happy One: Four Ways Music Lessons Develop Confidence in Children
Every parent wants their child to live in confidence and happiness. Outside of our tremendous efforts at home, where else can this skill and experience of life be nurtured? To build confidence, children need opportunities to persevere. The impact is even larger when a mentor supports them through the growth of that perseverance. Children desire opportunities to explore uninhibited creative expression, which in turn grows happiness and joy in their lives. Music lessons at The Music Box have been developing the foundation of these skills in children for nearly a decade. We treasure our opportunity to make a positive impact on our students through music education.
HOW MUSIC LESSONS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE & CREATIVITY
Music Lessons Encourage Self-Expression – The simple act of listening to music helps us to connect to our feelings and thoughts. Singing or playing a musical instrument allows our children to express their creativity while gaining awareness of their own feelings and thoughts. Musical expression helps our children build their identity, let loose, and have fun. - Music Lessons Develop Social Skills – As our children gain awareness of their own feelings and thoughts they become attuned to the feelings of others. This builds their empathy, compassion, and connection with the people around them, fostering healthier and more meaningful relationships.
- Music Lessons Teach Perseverance – Trying new and challenging things teaches our children to “not give up”. Learning to sing or play an instrument requires overcoming challenging technical skills and teaches students the elegant language of music. Musical accomplishments come in all sizes and teach our children to keep trying even if it takes days, months or even years to succeed. By encouraging our children to “not give up”, they gain the opportunity to experience the victory of perseverance.
- Music Lessons Create Endorphins – It is a fact that music stimulates the formation of brain chemicals such as dopamine and oxytocin. When these are released, it results in reduced stress and improved moods in our children.
Our mission at The Music Box is to develop confidence and creativity through music. Everyday we have the privilege of seeing our students grow under the guidance and support of skilled and compassionate musical mentors. Our greatest joy is to help young people grow into happy and confident adults.
WHAT PARENTS OF OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING
“The Music Box staff genuinely care about the children they teach and they go out of their way to encourage them, instruct them and celebrate them. This establishment is top notch and I highly recommend them!” -Courtney G.
“We’ve been here for a bit over a year and it’s one of our favorite places for our kids. The energy of this place is brilliant. Truly honored to be a part of The Music Box.” -Timothy S.
“The Music Box and everyone there has helped me to be more confident and grow in my love for singing and the arts! Without this place I would definitely not be who I am today.” -Madeline B.
“I have noticed a HUGE change in my daughter’s confidence and love for music! My daughter looks forward to her lessons every week! I cannot recommend The Music Box enough!” -Brooke B.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MUSIC LESSONS AT THE MUSIC BOX
Q: What do students learn in music lessons?
A: Students learn a BALANCE of creative and technical skills in a FUN and MOTIVATING environment.
Q: Are lessons right for your child?
A: Usually, what peaks an interest in music lessons is a CONNECTION to music. Since most of our students come to us as beginners, there is no expectation for them to arrive with any knowledge. At The Music Box, a custom learning path is developed for each student based on their musical interests and goals. Our primary goal is to foster a lifelong LOVE of music.
Q: What is the right age to start music lessons?
A: We teach music to students of all ages, adults included! It is never too late to start. The earliest we accept students for piano is 4, for voice is 5, and for guitar, bass and ukulele is 6. In our experience, these age guidelines set our students up for SUCCESS. Parents of children under the age of 10 are encouraged to participate in lessons, from time to time, to SUPPORT the learning process. The ability to learn and speak the language of music in your home accelerates learning and encourages musical play.
Q: Do you offer mom & me music classes in Lafayette?
A: At this time, The Music Box focuses solely on private music lessons. Our specialty is working with kids one-on-one as early as 4 years old.
We’d love to visit with you about how music lessons would benefit your child.
Contact us here or book a trial lesson here!
Have additional questions, give us a call at 337-534-0611.
About Katie Crist
Katie is the Owner and Director of The Music Box in Lafayette, Louisiana. Prior to opening The Music Box in 2012, Katie worked as a published songwriter (ABC, NBC, E!, The CW, Oxygen, Showtime, MTV), commercial vocalist for Mattel (Barbie), toured nationally with Jessica Simpson and Rascal Flatts, appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Dancing with the Stars, The View, Good Morning America, The Early Show, The Grand Ole Opry, and Ellen DeGeneres and performed the National Anthem for the Los Angeles Lakers & Clippers, the Houston Astros, and the New Orleans Pelicans & Saints. It is Katie’s greatest joy and privilege to nurture developing young people in Acadiana. She hopes to instill in her boys, Levi & Carter, the joy of helping others reach their fullest potential.
