Music and Cognitive Development in

Early Childhood

Our 30-minute Early Childhood Music classes are designed for both children and their caregivers.

Parents actively participate throughout each session, learning songs, movement activities and simple musical games that can be continued at home to support their child's musical, cognitive and social development.

Each class provides practical ideas that extend learning well beyond the lesson itself.

Why Start Learning Music in Early Childhood?

Studies have suggested that engaging with music can increase the amount of information-processing tissue in the brain, known as grey matter. Music practice is considered one of the most beneficial activities for early brain development because it activates multiple regions of the brain simultaneously, including areas responsible for auditory processing, movement, memory, attention, coordination, language, and emotional response — something less commonly achieved through many other activities.

Learning music from a young age can also help children develop important social skills such as communication, cooperation, listening, confidence, and group participation, while creating a strong foundation for future learning and cognitive development.

At The Plucked String, our Early Childhood Music classes focus on a combination of fun, game-like activities designed to develop aural skills, rhythmic coordination, pattern recognition, creativity, and imagination in a nurturing and engaging environment. Through singing, movement, rhythm games, and interactive musical play, children are encouraged to explore music naturally while building confidence, coordination, and early learning skills.