We are all born possessing certain gifts and talents, and parents play a vital role in harnessing these gifts. Of course, not all children who love music will become the next child prodigy, and as parents, we shouldn’t let this be our goal. But if you have a child who seems to be interested in music, there are simple ways to further stimulate your child’s interest. Instilling the love of music in your little one is easier than you think. And according to the interactive website JoyTunes there are certain steps to take to see if your child is ready for music lessons.

An ideal candidate for instrumental lessons can:

  • Say and sing the alphabet
  • Count at least to 20
  • Match pitch and sing songs with ease
  • Identify the left from the right hand
  • Dance and move freely to music
  • Clap and march with a steady beat

They also suggest considering early music education groups, which are perfect for young learners as well as downloading some music game apps like Piano Dust Buster 2.0 and Piano Summer Games, free on the JoyTunes website.

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