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Music Appreciation Begins with Mom and Dad

 Just as your child starts to demonstrate likes and dislikes at a young age (no more peas but bring on those sweet potatoes please!) Gradually he or she will start to also show you his musical taste in response to music. 


Heavy operatic numbers and subtle symphonies might be a bit deep.  It doesn't mean that lovely orchestral lullabies or minstrel singing won't put him to sleep.  Minor keys may cause your child to cry.  My own child loved minor key, and I taught her needed life skills (phone number, address, how to make cookies) all with singing in a minor key.  Even her lullaby was minor.  


We all have different tastes in music.  Why not start exposing your child today to the many choices of listening material. I am suggesting some music choices below.   Some of these links are affiliate links.  If you make a qualifying purchase from Amazon we will earn a small percentage.  

The Hu Mongolian Rock 

Miles Davis Jazz

Vivaldi Baroque Era

80's Pop





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