The Importance of Music in the Early Years

Is music in the early years important?  Yes, for definite!  You may think that I am biased as it is my specialist subject but I have read and seen first hand the difference it can make.  I have identified areas where I feel music makes a difference in a child's development in the early years.  There are probably many more but here are my 7 reasons why music is so important in the early years:

1. Universal Language:

No matter what language a child speaks music can be appreciated and understood …