Music & Early Learning

Today, we're listening to Prokofiev's Peter and The Wolf.

It's my umpteenth time and Beth's first. What surprised me was that she was able to listen and identify what character was being played by what instrument while busy with her latest craft project (to do with monsters and aliens).

Children are so wonderfully open and receptive, and their little minds, if left to flourish, are full of creativity and insights.

It's this precious ability I'm trying to preserve, without succumbing to the temptation of overstimulation or excessive intervention.

I want Beth to enjoy music for its own sake so that her life will be richer and fuller, to be able to sing to pitch and play a tune without being burdened by formal lessons and exam grades.

She wants to learn so many things! To dance. To play the drums, guitar, violin, flute. And I want for her to do whatever she most enjoys, as long as she is happy and thriving.