Many parents enroll their children in singing lessons to give them a healthy and creative outlet for self-expression. In addition to introducing them to this exciting realm of performing arts, children can achieve additional benefits that can have a lifelong impact on their cognitive, social, and physical development. Discover some of the most noteworthy benefits of enrolling young students in singing classes below.

5 Lesser-Known Advantages of Singing Lessons

1. Improved Posture

Effective singing demands proper posture. To produce full, rich sounds, singers must stand tall with their shoulders down or slightly back and their head straight. This position facilitates muscle and breath control for optimal singing, but it can also help your child keep back pain at bay for years to come.

2. Enhanced Listening Skills

Listening is an essential skill for all musicians. To produce sounds perfectly on pitch, singers must listen closely for the most intricate parts of a song. Eventually, they’ll become so adept at listening that they’ll be able to separate different parts of a harmony. These listening skills can transcend into everyday life and be applied at home, in the classroom, or in other activities.

3. Reduced Stress

Growing up has its challenges, so children need healthy ways to let out stress. Singing can increase mental awareness, making it an ideal outlet for applying focus and energy in a positive way. Additionally, it’s suspected singing, especially when done with others, can produce endorphins that help to alleviate anxiety.

4. Greater Confidence

As with any meaningful pursuit, enrolling in singing classes and dedicating oneself to the improvement of vocal skills can have a tremendous impact on a child’s self-esteem. Seeing their hard work pay off as they master singing, during class and performance, will play a role in helping children navigate life’s many challenges with success and confidence.  

5. Development of Study Skills

Young singing students won’t begin learning to read music right away. However, they will still use study skills such as memorization and recall in their earliest singing lessons. Developing these key abilities at a young age will prepare them to excel in their scholastic endeavors.

Are you interested in enrolling your child in singing lessons? Celebrating 30 years of providing quality performing arts instruction on Oahu, The St. Laurent School of Dance offers group and private vocal lessons to students enrolled in the dance program. When local singing legend Teresa Bright retired as the singing director, the Studio was fortunate to welcome Georgine Stark, with her over 20 years of international performing and teaching experience. Learn more about the school’s dance and vocal programs online, or email the Director to register today. Classes are being offered via Zoom until it is determined to be safe for groups to meet together again. Follow the Studio on Facebook and Instagram and share some of our favorite moments from the past 30 years.