E28: Interview with A Childhood Music Specialist Ft. Susan Leone

The Speckled Bees: A Celebration of Childhood

Since 1997, there has been a steady cut in public school Music education programs across the USA. Music in education has been proven time and time again to INCREASE a childs learning abilities across multiple disciplines, and in todays episode, we dive into the facets, interests, and benefits of music in early and later educations, with long time Music specialist and early childhood educator, Susan Leone.
Join us as we explore the facets of Ms. Leones experience in the musical arts, and how her personal experiences as a mother led her down the path of education in music. From small business ownership, to preschool and afterschool education, to her core memories raising her own children with music in their lives- Susan Leones experiences are fascinating and limitless as the music she discusses.
Have you been curious to know where you child should start in their musical interests? Can you pursue music without innate talents? What's the best instrument to begin learning with? What are the best first musicals to watch and listen to? Is it beneficial to play music for your baby in the womb? Join us as we delve into these ideas, and more!
References:

http://users.rider.edu/~vrme/v9n1/vision/Mishra%20Final.pdf

https://www.mother.ly/pregnancy/your-baby-is-listening-to-you-mama-even-in-the-womb/

https://www.savethemusic.org/blog/schools-cutting-music-programs/
Musicals
Lion King
Wicked
Into the Woods
Sundays in the Park
NINE
Artist
Giacomo Puccini
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0OzxPXyowUEQ532c9AmHUR?autoplay=true

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