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Hi, I’m Sharlene!

A mother of 5 boys, grandmother of 12, and author of Good Music Brighter Children. I started the blog, “good parenting brighter children” to share my 40+ years of experience swimming in the delightful (and sometimes shark infested) waters of parenthood. It’s been quite the experience and one I want to share.

Hopefully, you find this blog helpful and inspiring as you travel your own unique parenthood journey.

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Here’s How to Develop Amazing Musical Talent in Kids

It’s Powerful: How Music Helps Children with Learning Disabilities

Warning: 12 Important Reasons for Music in Our Schools

Music and Autism: Here are Amazing Ways Music Helps

How to Use Classical Music for Studying with Amazing Results

Does Mozart Make You Smarter? If so, How?

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LEARNING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT: VALUES & LESSONS TA

LEARNING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT: VALUES & LESSONS TAUGHT This blog is all about the evolution of talent. But what happens if your dreams of your musically talented child becoming a world-famous violinist go up in smoke? After all—you’ve spent a small fortune on lessons!
All is not lost! There are MANY other values that a child learns when learning a musical instrument. Read about a few of them here: link in bio

WHY IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUSICAL TALENT SURPRISIN

WHY IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUSICAL TALENT SURPRISING?
Most people have the erroneous belief that exceptionally talented people are “born” talented—that they naturally have some exquisite talent that the rest of us missed out on because we were eliminated from that elite gene pool.
According to science—nothing could be further from the truth—and for some people—that comes as a surprise.
BUT—the BIGGEST surprise is—most musically talented people did not show unusual talent at an early age. And there’s more—click here to read the fascinating facts and studies of how musical talent is developed (or any other talent for that matter): link in bio

WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR DEVELOPING MUSICAL TALENT

WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR DEVELOPING MUSICAL TALENT IN KIDS?
What?! You mean there is a “simple” formula that parents can use to help their kids develop musical talent?
Well…nothing lasting or exceptional is ever simple, but there are steps that scientists and researchers who study the development of EXCEPTIONAL talent have discovered.
Here are 7 things kids and parents should know when developing musical talent—and for those parents out there who have exceptionally musically talented kids—what do YOU think it takes to develop musical talent?
Link in bio

MUSICAL TALENT—NATURE OR NURTURE? INQUIRING MIND

MUSICAL TALENT—NATURE OR NURTURE? INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW… Believe it or not, any “hobby or interest” can become a “talent” if you’re willing to work hard enough. Right?
Maybe Mozart was born with “natural” talents (he was a “natural” prodigy). But again, his innate talent increased because his father made him practice every day. For most of us—talent requires tremendous hard work, perseverance, and a “can-do” attitude.
So, is developing a musical talent nature, nurture or a little bit of both?
For all those “inquiring minds,” who want to know–check out what is required in creating musical talent in kids: link in bio

HOW ACOUSTICALLY FILTERED CLASSICAL MUSIC HELPS KI

HOW ACOUSTICALLY FILTERED CLASSICAL MUSIC HELPS KIDS WITH AUDITORY PROCESSING ISSUES Alene Villaneda, an educational therapist and owner of Integrated Learning Strategies has found that sound therapy helps children with learning issues. Since 1994, she has worked with children who have a variety of learning disabilities including auditory processing, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing disorders, speech and language issues and autism.
One of the programs she uses to help these children is acoustical filtered classical music. Many people find it odd that listening to specific pieces of acoustically filtered classical music can affect the inner ear and auditory areas of the brain—but it can and does!
Check out the work that Alene does here: link in bio

HOW LEARNING CERTAIN INSTRUMENTS HELPS LEARNING DI

HOW LEARNING CERTAIN INSTRUMENTS HELPS LEARNING DISABLED CHILDREN If you have a learning-disabled child and want her/him to have a brain workout—enroll them in music lessons. Wondering what music instruments work best?
Well, brass instruments tend to be a good choice for a child who struggles with learning—these instruments do not use as many fingers as most instruments. Voice is another good choice! Did you know that the human voice is the first instrument available? And everyone carries this instrument around with them! Voice lessons will strengthen the auditory cortex as a child learns to sing on pitch. Think of it as aerobics for the brain! And there are other instruments that are perfect for the learning-disabled child—check out the details here: link in bio

MUSIC: THE ANSWER TO MANY LEARNING DISABILITIES!

MUSIC: THE ANSWER TO MANY LEARNING DISABILITIES!
More and more, scientists are realizing the importance music plays in building and strengthening the brain. Believe it or not—the studies go back to the 1800s!
In the early 1960s, a medical doctor discovered that listening to certain pieces of classical music changed the way the brain processes information. Other doctors throughout the world begin testing his theories and discoveries and found the same results.
This breakthrough paved the way for acoustical filtered classical music that works to strengthen the auditory cortex—the seat of learning problems.
Discover how this filtered classical music helps kids challenged by auditory processing issues and other learning challenges: link in bio

LEARNING DISABILITIES ARE ON THE RISE: HERE’S HO

LEARNING DISABILITIES ARE ON THE RISE: HERE’S HOW MUSIC CAN HELP!
Not only are learning disabilities on the rise—they are complex. Why? Because they involve layers of problems. And all learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn. Some kids suffer from auditory processing, visual motor, visual processing, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), sensory integration (SI), language delays, and more.
Most learning disabilities start with auditory processing and can affect language, spelling, writing, and reading.
What helps? MUSIC (of course)! Music exercises and strengthens the auditory cortex as nothing else can. Check out all the different ways music strengthens the auditory cortex and improves a child’s ability to read, listen, learn & more: link in bio

MUSIC ENHANCES LISTENING SKILLS & MORE. Did you k

MUSIC ENHANCES LISTENING SKILLS & MORE.
Did you know that one of the areas of the brain that is strengthened when a child learns to play a musical instrument is the AUDITORY CORTEX?
This is the area that helps a child learn to read, write, spell, listen in school and at home and pay attention in class. And if a child has a learning disability—one of the first areas affected is the auditory cortex; causing auditory processing problems.
Find out how music can help! Link in bio

MUSIC MAKES KIDS SMARTER…COMMON CORE MAKES KIDS

MUSIC MAKES KIDS SMARTER…COMMON CORE MAKES KIDS DUMBER Have you read the latest reports on Common Core? It’s not good (surprise, surprise). The class or 2019, the first to experience all 4 high school years under Common Core is the worst-prepared for college in 15 years.
It gets better.
On the same day that the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released their dismal results on Common Core, the college testing organization, ACT released a report showing that the scores for English and math of the high school class of 2019 are at the lowest levels in 15 years.
When will the decision-makers of educational standards ever learn? These people do not understand neuroscience and until they start understanding how the brain works and how children learn—we will continue to get programs that dumb-down our children and grandchildren!
You MUST read my blog! I’ve listed 12 studies (all bonified and reliable) about how music INCREASES learning, math, standardized test scores such as ACT and SAT. How kids do better in math, reading, problem-solving and more. How music strengthens, builds and exercises the brain for amazing academic success.
If you want more studies—then read my book “Good Music Brighter Children”—it’s filled with studies and reports showing that what we need in our schools AND at home is MUSIC—comprehensive, sequential music programs. Then watch what test scores do in this nation! Link in bio

MANDATED FEDERAL LAWS RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF

MANDATED FEDERAL LAWS RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC & ARTS EDUCATION: 4 WAYS TO ADVOCATE FOR MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS Did you know that there are 2 mandated federal laws requiring music programs in all schools? Goals 2000: Educate America act passed in 1994, and No Child Left Behind passed in 2001 both stated that music programs were “core” subjects and recognized that music and arts education was essential to a child’s education. The passing of these 2 laws qualified schools for music and arts funding and grants.
Music is considered the “4th ‘R’” because of how it helps kids learn. If you don’t have comprehensive music programs in your school—you can demand them—and you would be backed by federal law.
Here are 12 studies that show the necessity of having music in our schools and 4 ways to advocate for these programs: link in bio

EVIDENCE SHOWS THE POWER OF MUSIC PROGRAMS IN THE

EVIDENCE SHOWS THE POWER OF MUSIC PROGRAMS IN THE SCHOOLS There are literally hundreds of studies that have been conducted showing that when music is added to the learning process—learning sticks! Additionally, studies show that music programs in the schools lay the foundation for kids to learn.
Instead of learning in boring rote ways—music and arts add luster to any mundane program and get kids excited about learning.
Schools who have excellent music programs have noticed that their students have increased academic performance, better math & reading skills, higher SAT & ACT scores, are more motivated and have higher self-esteem and problem-solving skills—and much more.
Read the details on the blog: link in bio

HOW MUSIC PRIMES THE BRAIN FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS L

HOW MUSIC PRIMES THE BRAIN FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS Looking for something that enhances your child’s brain and his/her abilities to learn? Or are you looking for something to help with memorization, listening skills, math and reading? Something that nourishes the sensory, cognitive and motor areas of the brain?
If you want all this for your children, then you need MUSIC PROGRAMS in your schools.
Studies show that music programs in schools help prime the brain for learning and academic success. Music programs lower absenteeism, increase standardized test scores, improve listening skills, and increase abilities to learn foreign languages and more.
Check out these 12 studies showing why we need music in our schools and 4 ways to advocate for these programs. Read more on the blog: link in bio

12 IMPORTANT REASONS WHY WE NEED MUSIC IN OUR SCHO

12 IMPORTANT REASONS WHY WE NEED MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS! Did you know that music is the “key” to learning? And children, tweens or teens who are exposed to music in the schools learn faster and easier.
Does your child’s school have a music program—one that is offered kindergarten through high school (and has more than one music teacher for every 1000 students)? Check out these 12 important studies showing why all schools need music programs and 4 ways to advocate for music in your schools! Check out the link in my bio.

HOW MUSIC THERAPIES IMPROVE COMMUNICATION & BEHAVI

HOW MUSIC THERAPIES IMPROVE COMMUNICATION & BEHAVIOR IN AUTISTIC CHILDREN There are many examples of autistic children improving their social, behavioral or communication abilities when given music therapy. Although the results vary from child to child, there are many positive outcomes when music is used with autistic children. Learn about 5 music therapies specifically designed to help children on the spectrum and how these therapies produce positive results.
Get all the details here: link in bio

AUTISM: A GROWING CONCERN Did you know that more

AUTISM: A GROWING CONCERN Did you know that more children are diagnosed with autism each year than juvenile diabetes, cancer and AIDS combined? In 1984, four in every 10,000 children were diagnosed with autism. Today, one in every 88 births results in an autistic child with boys being 4x more likely than girls to have autism.
This breaks down to 1 in every 54 boys with the disorder.
However, these children absolutely LOVE MUSIC. It can calm them, lessen anxiety, help them to focus and concentrate and improve their communication and social skills.
Learn about 5 music therapies and 5 music activities that work wonders! Details here: link in bio

SPECIFIC MUSIC THERAPIES AND ACTIVITIES THAT HELP

SPECIFIC MUSIC THERAPIES AND ACTIVITIES THAT HELP AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS Music therapy, listening to music and music involvement for autistic children is fast becoming a popular treatment for helping autistic children with their self-awareness, socialization and communication skills.
Five specific music therapies are being used with fabulous results and 5 different music activities have also found to be helpful.
Read about specific autistic children and how music opened up their world. Details here: link in bio

5 POWERFUL WAYS MUSIC HELPS AUTISTIC CHILDREN Aut

5 POWERFUL WAYS MUSIC HELPS AUTISTIC CHILDREN Autism is a spectrum disorder (ASD) and is characterized by abnormalities in social interactions, speech and communication difficulties, sensory perception challenges and restrictive or repetitive behaviors.
Music has been found to be the #1 activity that ALL autistic children respond to and like.
Here are 5 music therapies and 5 activities specifically geared and found to be helpful for autistic children with social and communication skills. Check the details here: link in bio

5 POWERFUL WAYS MUSIC HELPS AUTISTIC CHILDREN Aut

5 POWERFUL WAYS MUSIC HELPS AUTISTIC CHILDREN Autism is a spectrum disorder (ASD) and is characterized by abnormalities in social interactions, speech and communication difficulties, sensory perception challenges and restrictive or repetitive behaviors.
Music has been found to be the #1 activity that ALL autistic children respond to and like.
Here are 5 music therapies and 5 activities specifically geared and found to be helpful for autistic children with social and communication skills. Check the details here: link in bio

LAST FEW HOURS! DON’T MISS THIS MUSIC COURSE TO

LAST FEW HOURS! DON’T MISS THIS MUSIC COURSE TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN & TEENS IN SCHOOL: “POWERHOUSE CLASSICAL MUSIC THAT HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE STUDY & LEARN”
Here’s what’s included in the course: • 78 tracks of music (4 CDs)
• 2-hours video training
• 5 modules (PDF)
• Introduction + 8 lessons (PDF)
• 465-page eBook (Good Music Brighter Children)
• Music list
• 6 videos on the power of music
• Access to a private Facebook group
• FREE updates on course Click here for the details: link in bio

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