The Joy of Music

Teaching music allows me some rare privileges that many people would never to get to experience. Watching young children immerse themselves in the music with unbridled enthusiasm is truly one of the most rewarding aspects. I will never forget watching a young Jungle Music (3 yrs old) student in my class singing with his eyes closed and with not a care in the world feeling the music in his whole body. My heart clenched and I thank God for letting me witness that moment of pure joy.
I urge all parents to not only encourage music into their children's lives but to take a moment to watch your child - when they are gripped by a particular song, or singing a tune with their eyes closed, dancing to a cool song or playing their favourite piece of music on their instrument. You may just catch that moment of pure bliss and when you do, you know you will truly be witnessing the greatest success a parent can have, that is, bringing joy into your child's life through music.