How to Raise Musically-Gifted Children

It may still be a long way before the psychological argument on “nature vs. nurture” comes to a completely uncontroversial conclusion. Definitely, the end would have to be a “win-win” situation so both loyalist parties would find the fight worth extending for years. But anyway, what does this have to do with raising musically-gifted children? Of course, if skill were absolutely a product of nature, then there would be no use enrolling kids into, for instance, violin lessons in Sydney. If, on the other hand, skill were absolutely a product of nurture, then we could only leave off “innate” abilities as insignificant evolutionary remnants, if not miracles. Of course, there needs to be a balance between the two, even from a parental perspective, at least. Certainly, you will not want to discourage parents who could dare say they have a lack in musical ability and then conclude that maybe, it would also be impossible for them to raise kids of a Mozart craft. Apparently, musically-gifted parents do have an advantage over those who have lesser inclination to music when it comes to training kids in the field. Nonetheless, if they would have their willingness and passion supply the lack, then they may have their kids enroll in the available singing lessons in Sydney and soon have an Andrea Bocelli and a Sarah Brightman they could never be. Now, quite obviously, the feasible option for parents would be the kind inclined to the “nurture” part. Whether musically gifted themselves, or not, they could never dictate to their genes when it comes to building up a faithful genome for their child. In short, they can only be good at enhancing what is potentate of becoming a priceless talent, or doubly enhancing what appears to be not that promising. Either case would take some sacrifices and associated pains. So far, the way to raising musical kids can be summarized into three easy steps. The first one would have the parents submerge their child in a musical environment right from childhood. This may include the unusual technique of tying an mp3 player around the mother’s womb. The second is to immerse the child the same environment from birth to childhood, and let him sing and play instruments as early as possible. The third step would be to subject him to formal training, e.g. letting him sit in front of one of the best piano teachers in Sydney. Then a fourth and final step may be added.

The child must go through the cycle for a lifetime in order to keep on improving. In this way, his musical talents would no longer be lost. His singing lessons from Sydney’s best teacher would then repay him the skill his parents have even wanted him to have.