Can Music Lessons Make Your Child Smarter?

This is an interesting article on the benefits of music for your young child. We though it might be informative and that you would enjoy it! More information id available from the website that we borrowed this from at  http://www.raisesmartkid.com/all-ages/1-articles/16-the-effect-of-music-on-childrens-intelligence


Studies after studies are showing that learning music can make kids smart.  When your child learns to play a musical instrument, not only does he learn how to make tunes, but he also enhances other capabilities of his brain as well:

• A 10 year study involving 25,000 students show that music-making improves test scores in standardized tests, as well as in reading proficiency exams (Source: James Catterall, UCLA, 1997). 
• High school music students score higher on the math and verbal portion of SAT, compared to their peers (Profile of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board, compiled by Music Educators Conference, 2001). 
• The IQ’s of young students who had nine months of weekly training in piano or voice rose nearly three points more than their untrained peers (Study by E. Glenn Schellenberg, of the University of Toronto at Mississauga, 2004.)
• Piano students can understand mathematical and scientific concepts more readily.  Children who received piano training performed 34 percent higher on tests measuring proportional reasoning – ratios, fractions, proportions, and thinking in space and time (Neurological Research, 1997). 
• Pattern recognition and mental representation scores improved significantly in students who were given a 3-year piano instruction (Dr. Eugenia Costa-Giomi study presented at the meeting of the Music Educators National Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 1998).
• Music students received more academic honors and awards than non-music students.  These music students also have more A and B grades compared to non-music students (National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 First Follow-Up, U.S. Department of Education). 
• More music majors who applied for medical school were admitted compared to those in other majors including English, biology, chemistry and math. (“The Comparative Academic Abilites of Students in Education and in Other Areas of a Multi-focus University,” Peter H. Wood, ERIC Document No. ED327480; “The Case for Music in Schools”, Phi Delta Kappan, 1994)
• Another study has found that music lessons for kids make their minds sharper when they grow older. According to study researcher Brenda Hanna-Pladdy, a neurologist at the Emory University School of Medicine,"Musical activity throughout life may serve as a challenging cognitive exercise, making your brain fitter and more capable of accommodating the challenges of aging. Since studying an instrument requires years of practice and learning, it may create alternate connections in the brain that could compensate for cognitive declines as we get older."

Pearl Flutes

Looking for Pearl Flutes? We suggest that you contact our friends at Music2Master! With guidance from a true flute expert, we believe you will be very satisfied with your purchase from them. CHeck out what they have to say about Pearl Flutes below. You will find their website address and phone number at the botom of  this article.


Pearl Flutes
Pearl’s handmade craftsmanship has pioneered a tradition of flute making that is totally distinctive. Many flute makers claim to be innovators, but Pearl's novelty can be proven. Most of the artisans have the distinction of building flutes for their entire career only at Pearl. The apprentice program has been employed for decades, which allows the talents of master builders to be passed on to future generations. We do not only look to the past, but constantly conduct research with Gold, Silver, ergonomic key design, and headjoint study.
Start with Pearl's patented Pinless Mechanism, which has set an industry benchmark for smoothness and reliability. Coupled with Pearl's One-Piece Core-Bar Construction, there is no more dependable flute mechanism available.
Japanese Quality Control has insured that an investment in these instruments will provide a lifetime of musical satisfaction. The goal of handmade creativity united with meticulous assembly is consequently realized. All of the above would be useless without Pearl's revered commitment to accuracy of pitch, flexible articulation, and a beautiful and projecting sound. 952-924-4141. http://www.Music2Master.com
For more information, check our websites out at http://Music2Master.com and http://PearlFlutes.net

Boys Jump & Kick Gymnastics

Jump & Kick Gymnastics is a class like no other and is offered in our Woodward location! The next class begins in January and enrollment is now open to save placement. The class is limited to 10.

This class is for boys ages 4 1/2-8 years and is for the guy that just cannot stand still for a moment! Climbing, kicking, jumping, dive rolling, flipping and more fill this class to the brim with huge activity. Ninja type movements help to keep the students interest level high.There still are the gymnastic fundamentals that helps with focus, concentration, respect, responsibilty, flexibilty, strength in body and character. It is a great motor and body awareness class that will transfer to a better sports ability in the future for the student.

Although high energy, the class does teach self control of the body and mind while incorporating chararcter skills. This class is not an agressive striking class like martial arts. It also is not a parkour class.

Summer Arts Camp Was A Hit!

Summer Arts Camp was a huge hit with all participants. From the painting to the music playing, the building was filled with laughter and fun! It was such a great hit, we have added it to next summers calendar already! So mark your calendar for the first week in August of 2012 for hreat fun for your children ages 4-7 yrs and be sure to check out our website for some great pictures to be added soon!