Even if the child cannot speak yet, it will let their parents know that he or she loves music: the child is pointing to instruments or the tape recorder, starts to dance when music is being played, or is mesmerized by the sight of a musician playing. It is practically impossible to restrain any child from wanting to experiment with making sounds from a drum or piano! As a music teacher, I am always excited when parents inquire about music lessons for a very young child. It demonstrates they want to give their little one the best possible start. Research has shown many benefits from early music education - besides the obvious musical benefits, it fosters brain development, helps them do better in subjects such as math, and nourishes their creativity. Since music is a language, it also enhances social and emotional competence. And, as we all know, some children are able to do amazing things at a very early age, given the exposure to music. So in my view, the earlier, the better! It is no