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Born for Music: training for volunteers
Friday 2 October, 10.00–19.00
The effect of music on children, from the womb onwards and during the first six years of life, is extraordinary.
During the first three years of life, young children’s brains are particularly plastic and receptive: they acquire and organise knowledge, including knowledge of sound and music, thereby contributing to the development of various brain functions. The effect of practising music on the brain has been studied, highlighting that simply listening to different genres of music has a positive effect on development.
The perception of rhythm particularly involves the motor system, and this is evident when we observe the movements that are stimulated in young children. Born for Music is a programme implemented in collaboration with paediatricians and family doctors, midwives, musicians, educators and librarians. It aims to inform and raise awareness, provide guidance and inspiration on how to introduce sound experiences and music from the very first months of life, disseminate knowledge about the relationship between music and cognitive development, and share details of meaningful initiatives developed locally with very young children. Following on from Born to Read, Born to Music is now coming to The Home of The Human Safety Net, offering the opportunity to train volunteers who can lead musical sharing sessions for very young children. Would you like to join us? Book your place!
To book: reservation link