Klarinet Archive - Posting 000214.txt from 1997/08

From: "David C. Blumberg" <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: Young talent (Re: too young)
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 1997 18:36:52 -0400

(IMHO) You are absolutely correct! When puberty sets in, the studies have
shown that the "wires" for talent are set in place. Before that they are
still growing. Exposure to music before the wires are set can make a
difference in the "talent" factor.
D.B.

Tara wrote:
In my experience with kids, they know when they are ready for
something. Also, there have been many studies which have proven that
starting around age 5 or 6, a child's musical potential, for lack of
better words, begins to significantly decrease. In other words, the
earlier a child is introduced to the many aspects of music, the more
successful he is likely to be, and the higher his musical aptitude is
likely to be. So I figure, the earlier the better, but it should not be
not forced too much. I think 7 is a great age. Suzuki? Hee hee.

Tara R. Baun
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After Aug. 23: baun0309@-----.edu
David C. Blumberg
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