Accelerando Music

Accelerando's Philosophy

In 1994 a study was conducted by psychologist Fran Rauscher and physicist Gordon Shaw at the University of California to test the connection between music and math and science skills.  The three test groups were comprised of three year olds.  The first group participated in adult-led singing time, the second group, in weekly keyboard lessons, and the third (control group) was not exposed to any type of musical activity.  The results were astounding!  After eight months, "every child who participated in a music-training program increased his or her spatial intelligence by an average of 46 percent over the control group's 6 percent increase." (Baney, Cynthia.  Wired for Sound:  The Essential Connection Between Music and Development.)

Our philosophy here at Accelerando is that music education should be an essential part of a child's growth and development.  Numerous studies have repeatedly demonstrated how music education will lead to a higher aptitude in math, science, reading, athletics, creativity and problem solving.  But the simple fact is that making music brings children joy, and when you as a parent get involved with your child's musical pursuits, whether it be through direct interaction in a musical playgroup, or by encouraging your child to learn an instrument, you can share in that joy together.