The Arts

Visual Arts

Foundation students have been learning about symmetry in art and nature. They created bugs and insects that are symmetrical. 

Year 5 students have been learning to sew and stuff their own soft toys.

Performing Arts

Year 3 and 4 students have continued to look at music and dance from around the world. This week they looked at music and dance from India and Africa.

NoiseCraft Studio Instrumental Lessons

Music Lessons Give Kids Superpowers! 

Music lessons just might just be the ultimate way to give your child some superpowers! Learning an instrument isn’t only just about learning to play notes; it’s about building a whole set of powerful skills that can shape their life in remarkable ways, academically, emotionally, socially, in school, and beyond. Music has the power to bring out the superhero in every child! 

Let’s get the boring, scientifically proven academic stuff out the way first! Studies show that learning music strengthens memory, improves focus, and sharpens cognitive skills like literacy and numeracy. Reading music, remembering patterns, coordinating hands and feet all boost the brain. Kids who learn an instrument often see an improvement in their concentration and school academic performance. 

Ok, that academic stuff is a pretty cool superpower but the best superpowers music gives kids are Resilience, Confidence and a sense of Identity. When a child gains these superpowers, their potential becomes limitless. 

Resilience 

I chuckle when a new guitar student at their first lessons eagerly asks, “Can you teach me how to play TNT? …Today?” One of life lessons learned through music lessons is that success only comes after working through challenges. They soon discover that learning their favourite song isn’t instant; it takes patience, persistence, and, most importantly, resilience. 

Resilience is nurtured gradually as students navigate the ups and downs of learning an instrument. Each missed note, challenging chord, or uncoordinated drum beat becomes a chance to try again. We celebrate mistakes as stepping stones to success, showing students that failure is a natural part of growth. By embracing each small challenge, they develop a resilient mindset, one that encourages them to bounce back, laugh at their mistakes, adapt, and keep striving. It’s a life skill that will shape how they face future challenges with confidence and determination. 

Confidence 

Through resilience, a child’s confidence grows as they progress through the challenges of learning an instrument. Each mastered note, successful chord, or well-timed beat becomes a small victory, building their belief in what they can achieve. We celebrate every step, reinforcing that growth comes from persistence and resilience. As they tackle each challenge, students develop a sense of pride that fuels their confidence. The self-assurance they gain extends beyond music lessons, empowering them to face life’s challenges and pursue their goals with confidence. 

Identity 

Learning an instrument gives children a unique way to explore and express who they are. Each musical choice, from the instrument they choose to the songs they gravitate toward, helps them shape their identity. In a world where kids are often searching for what makes them special, music becomes a source of pride and self-expression. It allows them to convey emotions, ideas, and creativity in a way that feels uniquely theirs. Music students soon recognize that they possess a skill that sets them apart, nurturing a sense of individuality and confidence. This journey of self-discovery through music enriches their personal identity and encourages them to embrace and celebrate what makes them unique. 

At NoiseCraft, our instrumental music teachers know that nurturing these three superpowers is essential to setting their students on a successful path in music, and life.