Music can be a great creative outlet for kids. And singing lessons are one of the best ways to get your child interested in music.
While learning an instrument provides a host of benefits, learning to sing introduces young ones to the fundamentals of vocal development and general musical concepts that can help build a solid musical foundation. Singing can also be a source of joy for these kids.
You might be raising the next singing superstar, so here are some tips on how to support and nurture your child’s passion and singing skills.
1. Let her take the lead.
To start off, you need to understand that your child’s interest in singing will have to come from her. Don’t force your kid to do it if she doesn’t feel ready yet. If you are sure that she is really interested in honing her singing skills, let her explore this passion freely.
2. Listen to a lot of music—together.
What better way to inspire her to sing than to let her listen to different kinds of music? Play songs in the morning and expose her to different types of artists, until she finds what she loves the most. The more she knows about a song, the more she can get acquainted with its lyrics, and the more she’s likely to sing along.
3. Promote healthy diet.
Never underestimate the power of nutritious food and healthy diet on your child’s singing skills. Some food can cause inflammation of the vocal cord, while some spicy food and dairy can affect your child’s voice. Drinking lots of water should be part of her routine, too.
4. Enrich her knowledge and skills by enrolling her in a music class.
While your hands-on training at home can help your child develop her skills, there are music schools who can take her vocal prowess to the next level. Under the expert guidance of experienced vocal coaches, she will learn proper breathing and vocal techniques, as well as how to improve her vocal style and overall performance.
Where to enroll your child? Here's a list of the top voice classes your future singing superstar can take:
Tutor Lab Manila’s Voice Classes: With experienced music teachers from the UST Conservatory of Music, you are assured that your child’s in great hands! Voice lessons are open to all ages.
The Music Classroom: Online Music Lessons: Kids will definitely learn from the best here, thanks to vocal teachers who are graduates of the UP College of Music and who all had years of experience teaching young students.
Kidz Symphony: Voice for Pre-teens: A school representative for the London College of Music Examinations, Kidz Symphony by Teacher Vell trains their students (aged 9 to 12) with international standards in mind.
Kidz Symphony: Voice for Kids: Perfect for kids aged 5 to 7, this voice class is guided by a Curriculum for Music Program provided by the London College of Music Examinations.
Musicology Co: Music Online: Your child can learn at her own pace or improve her skills in group lessons. Either way, she will be able to acquire lessons on both musicality and character.
