Singing for little kids in Auckland!
Learning to sing is a safe activity that can be enjoyed at any age. Today I want to talk a little more about singing for little kids, and to tell you a bit about our new singing lessons for little kids in Auckland.
Many times parents ask me if their child is too young to sing. The short answer is no, but the long answer needs to consider more than one aspect.
Learning music at a young age
Firstly, you are never too young (or too old!) to enjoy music. Music has plenty of proven benefits for people of all ages. Certain parts of the brain that have to do with recognising pitch and rhythm are developed at a very early age. That is why so many times I have beginner adult students in their 30, 40, 50, that can sing perfectly in tune and with good rhythm with no previous singing training, but they did piano lessons at a young age, and those skills were developed.
Extra benefits of learning singing for little kids
Learning music and singing for little kids is not only useful for them in regards to all the music skills they will develop. Learning music has other benefits that will help your child thrive during their whole life. Some examples are:
- Increased capacity for maths!
- Music improves memory
- Learning music improves focus and concentration
- Learning music enhances brain development
- Learning music supports language development
- Increased confidence
- Creativity
So if you want to do your young child a favour, help them be surrounded by music! Not only kids’ music, but as many music genres as you can. And if they can’t stop singing around the house, they can be benefited by taking singing lessons for little kids.
At Auckland Contemporary Singing School we have a special program for kids aged 5-7 that helps children establish strong foundations not only in the areas of vocal technique but also musicality. All done with fun games and songs, so they don’t even notice that they are learning important stuff!
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What happens in a singing lesson for little kids?
Singing lessons for little kids are specifically designed for your child to learn the basics of singing and music in a friendly, safe, non-stressful environment.
Through songs and fun exercises, your child will progressively develop the following skills:
- Vocal technique
- Ear training
- Sight-reading
- Rhythm training
- Interpretation
- Body and movement coordination
- Performance
A little more info about it? keep on reading!
Vocal technique
- Introduction to breathing for singing – age-appropriate
- Introduction to air support for singing
- Posture exercises and stretches for an easy singing
- Introduction to singing diction
Ear training
During our Level 1 program for kids, your child will develop the following skills related to ear training:
- Differentiating low/high voice
- Interval training
- Music scale – pentatonic
- Learning age-appropriate, simple songs that become progressively more complex as the child learns
- Melody recall
Sight-reading
- Stress-free Introduction to sight-reading. Pitch reading using different figures placed according to the height of the pitch.
Rhythm training
- Your child will be able to have fun while learning to identify the beat of different songs.
- Your child will learn different basic rhythm patterns such as half notes, quarter notes, and eight notes. Very useful for any instrument they might want to play in the future!
Interpretation
- All the songs come accompanied by a story that the students engage with through, storytelling, coloring, and body, voice, and movement exercises. This way, kids learn to relate what they are singing with a story, instead of singing songs mindlessly without fully understanding their meaning or the message behind it.
Body and movement coordination
- Every lesson starts with some stretches and coordination exercises done in a fun way. The child develops coordination of body and rhythm, something good for singing and the brain!
- The songs and exercises come with movements and gestures to perform while singing
Performance
- Kids have the opportunity to develop their performance skills in a guided but creative and safe way! At this level, kids will have fun preparing little performances for their family and friends. This activity not only prepares them for successful and solid singing training in the future but also improves their confidence in general – which improves many areas of their lives.
Learning singing with your children!
Our practice sessions for little kids are not boring 1-hour vocalising practices. No! Always through games and fun activities, your child will get progressively better and better at singing… and you too! Our practices can be completed in as little as 10 minutes a day, or a bit longer if you have the time. Short enough so you can fit them into your busy day, but long enough that the kid effectively progresses day after day.
Some feedback from a grateful parent:
“Just wanted to send a quick note to say how thrilled I am with our little girl’s singing progress. It has been so much more than I was expecting! I asked her to sing a few things for me yesterday and was just stunned at the control she has on her pitch and the projection she was getting. The concentration required is also a good thing for her!” (Andrew)
So yes, singing for little kids is a skill that will greatly benefit them at many levels, but as you can see is not something done the same way for different ages. The program mentioned above is specifically designed for kids 5-7 years old. At this age, kids learn quickly and they are open to doing “silly” things with their voices and movements without the fear of being embarrassed. The capacity of play that kids have is a great aid to their music learning.
Contact us to get started!
I help people to develop their voice and singing from a holistic approach. I teach vocal lessons in person in Auckland, NZ, and online. Also stay tuned for my new online singing programs!❤️
My greatest passion has always been the voice, music and energy arts.
My personal and artistic journey has led me to understand that the voice and the body are fully connected, and that includes not only the physical body but also the mental, emotional and spiritual body.
Through holistic vocal training you not only learn to become a great singer while taking care of your voice, but you also improve your mental and physical wellbeing❤️
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