Kid Zone: DOES MUSIC PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN YOUR LIFE?
What is your opinion on this topic?
Mikaeel:
Music plays an important role in my life because I enjoy singing
and going to concerts with my parents and listening to records
with my dad. I think that a lot of songs tell a story.
Ella:
I love music a lot and so does my family. I have a merlin (a fourstringed
instrument), my sister and mom have ukuleles, and
my dad has a guitar. We love to play our instruments together!
Why should music matter to kids?
Mikaeel:
It should matter to kids because a lot of kids participate in the
music program and I think it is important to participate in music
or to listen to it.
Ella:
I think music should matter to kids because it is a way to learn
things (e.g., ABCs) and it is also just fun!
Why should music matter to adults?
Mikaeel:
I think it should matter to adults because even if you are super
busy, you can just turn on your headphones and relax by listening
to music.
Ella:
I think music should matter to adults because if you think about
it, music is everywhere – on shows like The Voice or the Junos
and even everyday things like wind chimes or cuckoo clocks. It
also gives people jobs like creating technology to tune instruments
or making picks for guitars.
Why is music important in the world?
Mikaeel:
It is important in the world because when you listen to music it
releases a small amount of dopamine, which is a chemical that
your brain releases and makes you feel happy!
Ella:
I think music is important in the world because it is a way we can
all communicate, no matter what language we speak.
Anything else you’d like to add?
Ella:
I just want to say to all those people wishing to become a musician
(kids or adults), you can do it and you will make people
happy with your music.