When we first begun Steiner I remember reading that they didn't encourage t.v, computer games or recorded music. Agreeing whole-heartedly with the first two I had to ponder a little on the third. What was so wrong with recorded music? Surely it was OK to let children hear music - especially classical - and let it enrich their world.
I often think about this and it wasn't until the other day that I realized its value. Always being one to have the radio or music on as background noise I've often noticed that there have been times it has been a distraction to what we are doing however I never changed my habits as I was never challenged. Lately our house has been absent of radio or recorded noise though just to see what it was like. At first it just felt strange then, as most things, the more it occurred the more normal it felt. We have been playing more guitar, other instruments and singing songs with ease and without distractions. We are now able to break into song or have a conversation at a quite volume without completing with a conflicting tune or presenters talking. The kids have been singing more to themselves or maybe I able just able to hear them more because they create the atmosphere rather than others outside of our home.
I can see that kids viewing who is making the music is far better than recorded. It encourages them to try playing instruments and sing as their role models do. The added benefit is that they are only listening to what is appropriate for their age group, there are no surprises that suddenly pop up. All this said though the benefits of recorded music are in the ability to dance freely and enjoy moving, exploring space which is exactly what we all did this morning to some good old NZ pop.
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