It's been shown in research that music lessons have a profound effect on development. That's why as homeschoolers, it is a critical opportunity to make the most of homeschool education. Music does the following for our kiddos: 1. Increases blood flow to the brain 2. Develops multi-sensory skills, the brain can process multiple things at once 3. Strengthens memory and reading skills 4. Improves math skills 5. Improves critical thinking and problem solving skills 6. Improves social skills 7. Reduces stress and depression and improves mood and attitude 8. Reduces aging 9. Improves language skills 10. Improves spatial reasoning 11. Improves motor skills and coordination 12. Improves their "ear" for music And the list goes on and on. New discoveries are made all the time regarding how music impacts the brain and its development. Luckily, there are several affordable opportunities in our area for our homeschool kiddos to get music lessons. Here are a few: Music Alliance Music Alliance offers homeschool band classes. The reason this is significant is because, while learning an instrument is important, learning to play with a group is a whole other level. And when our kids are not in traditional school, band class is one of those pieces that could easily be missed from our homeschool plan. Thanks to Music Alliance, our kids can learn to play with an ensemble. Classes run weekly from September to May. Kids get an instrument lesson and then a band practice each week. The put on at least two concerts a year. Sessions are offered in two locations, east side and west side of Cleveland. West side is in Parma Heights and and East Side is in Kirtland. Classes are an affordable $60 per month and there are options to rent instruments. Classes are available to kids ages 9 to 18. To get in touch, contact them at office@musicallianceinc.org or call us toll-free at 855-333-1357 ext. 1. Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School Once called Olmsted Performing Arts in Berea, the program merged with Baldwin Wallace University to become the BW Community Arts School. A variety of dance, theater and music classes are offered in 8 sessions on the first Wednesday of each month. They also offer instrumental classes through the Dalcroze method. There is a youth orchestra, a band, private lessons and summer camps. For more information, go to https://bwcommunityarts.bw.edu/instrumental-music/. Joyful Noise Neighborhood Music School Not specifically homeschool, but worth mentioning is Joyful Noise Neighborhood Music School. Joyful Noise provides free music lessons and free use of instruments to kids from families that can't afford music lessons. In addition to lessons on 11 types of instruments, Joyful Noise also has classes in vocal music, dance, drama and creative writing. Joyful Noise sends some students to summer music camps, provides free tickets to concerts or plays, and provides special opportunities for its students to perform in public. Located in Ohio City at Westside Alliance Church, 3800 Bridge Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113. Lessons are available Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons from 4 pm to 7 pm. For more info, call (216) 952-4398 or go to www.joyfulnoiseschool.org. If you know of an amazing music program for homeschoolers, get in touch and let us know about it! We'll share the info on the site. info@neo-learners.com.
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