Author Archives: Ruth Williams

As a parent, you want to expose your children to as many interesting experiences as possible, and that includes exposure to music. Formal music lessons are a bad idea at a young age but listening to different types of music and creating noises and rhythm on simple instruments can be a lot of fun for the child. Unless a child shows a keen interest in a particular instrument, then it is best not to sign them up for music lessons until they are about 8 years old. Let them hear a variety of different styles of music and genres. By taking them to see live music they can really engage in the whole experience and it may just inspire them to learn to play a musical instrument. Continue reading →