Cheryl Hornstein, Director of Let’s Play! Music Together in Eagan has been talking to parents about their music classes. “Parents are looking for activities to help get through the winter months with their small children,” she said. “Music classes are the place to be for many south metro families. There is nothing like singing and dancing with your child to pick you up on a cold, grey day.”
In an article from Time.com in 2013, author Stacy Horn gives multiple examples of studies that have shown that singing elevates your mood. She states, “What researchers are beginning to discover is that singing . . .both soothes your nerves and elevates your spirits. This may come from endorphins, a hormone released by singing, which is associated with feelings of pleasure. Or it might be from oxytocin, another hormone released during singing, which has been found to alleviate anxiety and stress.” She goes on to say, “The benefits of singing regularly seem to be cumulative. In one study, singers were found to have lower levels of cortisol, indicating lower stress. . . Study after study has found that singing relieves anxiety and contributes to quality of life.”
Lakeville parent Jackie Brezinski, who came to “mixed age” music classes from 2007-2014, says, “My experiences in Let's Play Music Together have been nothing but positive. The ability for me to take a class where all my children can participate at once, regardless of their ages, has been great. The younger children - even the infants - really learn a lot from the older children and love imitating what they sing and do. This particular class has made music so much fun for my children and me, and I have found myself signing up semester after semester. I recommend these classes to anyone who wants a wonderful music experience!”
“The way we play and do music can bring out and nurture children’s inborn capabilities to respond to and make music, even as babies,” Cheryl Hornstein continued. “This program strengthens bonds children have with parents, siblings, caregivers, and other members of the extended family, and it makes everyone who participates in the singing and activities feel good. Music Together classes also foster children’s development in the cognitive, language, physical, and socio-emotional domains. It’s such a fun, rich experience. What could be a better “pick me up” on a winter day?”
Let’s Play! Music Together offers Mixed-age (Birth-5) classes 5 days per week in Eagan and a neighboring community. We have weekday classes, evening classes and a Saturday class. Click here for dates and to register.
Winter session begins the week of January 17th. Free demo classes are available for those who want to see what a class is like. Register now, space is limited!
www.lpmusictogether.com
www.lpmusictogether.com
