Helping Your Kid Connect With the Right Musical Instrument 

Radio Script

August 17, 2011

ANNOUNCER:

 DID YOU KNOW that playing a musical INSTRUMENT HAS LIFELONG BENEFITS FOR YOUR KIDS?  DECADES of SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONFIRM THAT PLAYING MUSIC GIVES CHILDREN a boost in brain power and creative inspiration.  PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT IS ALSO FUN AND RELAXING AND GIVES ANY STUDENT A MORE WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION.  But HOW DO PARENTS CHOOSE THE right instrument for their CHILD to learn to play?  Michael and Sarah Payne, professionally-trained band and orchestra directors who help kids connect with the musical instrument that’s right for them, suggest keeping an open mind.  Just because a family member played a specific instrument doesn’t mean your child has to play the same instrument.  Stringed instruments are better for younger children while brass and woodwind instruments are a better fit for kids with more dexterity.   Parents can engage with their kids by being encouraging, showing them that playing an instrument can be fun, regardless of proficiency or level of talent.  For more information on getting your kids involved in music visit the national association of music merchants’ website at wannaplaymusic DOT com.  I’M JON DRYDEN.