Music lessons for children

The role of audiation in children’s musical development

2026-07-13T10:24:47+00:00

When children begin learning music, we often notice the visible milestones first: finding the right keys, singing in tune, or clapping steadily in time. Yet some of the most important musical growth happens quietly inside the mind. This inner musical ability is called audiation: the ability to hear and understand music internally, even when no sound is being played. It helps a child imagine a melody before singing it, feel the pulse before clapping it, and recognise when a note sounds right. At Children’s Music Academy, we believe that the role of audiation in children's musical development is essential. When children [...]

The role of audiation in children’s musical development2026-07-13T10:24:47+00:00

Screen time vs music time: How live music-making benefits children

2026-06-15T12:15:51+00:00

Screens are now part of childhood. Used wisely, technology can certainly be helpful. Yet when screen time becomes too dominant, children may miss out on slower, richer and more human experiences that help them develop deeply. This is why the conversation around screen time vs music time: how live music-making benefits children is so important for today’s families. Live music-making offers something screens cannot fully replace. Screens give instant results, music builds lasting skills A screen often offers immediate stimulation. A child presses, swipes or watches, and something happens instantly. This can be exciting, but it can also train the mind [...]

Screen time vs music time: How live music-making benefits children2026-06-15T12:15:51+00:00

What is the Suzuki method?

2026-05-20T15:16:06+00:00

What is the Suzuki method? The Suzuki method is one of the most influential approaches to teaching music to children. Developed by the Japanese violinist and educator Dr Shinichi Suzuki, it is based on the idea that children can learn music in a similar way to how they learn their mother tongue: through listening, imitation, repetition, encouragement, and a supportive environment. At the heart of the Suzuki method is the belief that musical ability can be nurtured in every child. Rather than treating talent as something fixed, the method focuses on careful guidance, regular exposure to music, parental involvement, and positive [...]

What is the Suzuki method?2026-05-20T15:16:06+00:00

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