The look of joy on a child’s face after hearing their completed masterpiece is a reward in itself. Once they have written their first song, children will feel a sense of accomplishment that can’t be taken away. There is a thrill that comes from knowing that they created something that didn’t exist in the world before and can live forever. This excitement is contagious and gives them confidence that they can write a song. At that point, children know that they can do it, and they can keep writing songs and getting better.
As they progress and become more skilled in language and music, they will very likely start doing creative activities with no encouragement. Songwriting skills lead to other long term skills and accomplishments. Children who practice music have higher IQs, higher test scores and better spatial-temporal skills.
Songwriting is also a great way for children to process their feelings in a positive, constructive way. It can become a powerful life skill they can use to handle difficult situations in their lives. It can also increase empathy in children, as writing from someone else’s perspective allows the writer to imagine life through another person’s eyes.
Join our Songwriters Workshop on Saturday, March 7th from 1-4pm.