Holidays provide a great opportunity for children to explore new hobbies and make friends along the way.
At Eliette’s Music Academy, music education is about more than just notes and technique.
At Eliette’s, children are encouraged to explore music together, build lasting friendships, and develop confidence through shared musical experiences.
By fostering creativity, collaboration, and joy in every lesson, the academy nurtures not just young musicians, but well-rounded, expressive, and connected individuals.
Actively making music with friends is one of the most powerful and enriching experiences a child can have.
Whether it’s singing in a group, jamming on instruments, or composing a simple tune together, the act of creating music in a social setting has profound benefits for emotional, cognitive, and social development.
Among the most valuable outcomes are the boosts it provides to confidence, creative thinking, and connection with others.
When children make music with friends, they learn to express themselves in ways that go beyond words.
Performing even a simple rhythm or melody in front of peers, whether in a casual setting or on stage, helps children overcome self-consciousness.
As they receive encouragement and see their contributions matter in a group setting, their self-esteem naturally grows.
Over time, this builds a quiet confidence that extends beyond music and into other areas of life, such as speaking in class or trying new activities.
Making music with others is inherently creative. It invites children to experiment, improvise, and take risks.
Whether they’re inventing lyrics, trying out a new beat, or blending their sound with a friend’s, kids are constantly engaged in creative problem-solving.
Music also teaches that there are many “right” answers, different harmonies, rhythms, and interpretations, allowing children to think flexibly and appreciate diverse perspectives.
This kind of open-ended, playful thinking is key to developing imagination and innovation, both of which are essential skills in today’s world.
At its heart, music is about connection. When children play music together, they must listen, respond, and cooperate.
This builds not only musical skills but deep social bonds. Children learn to trust each other, communicate non-verbally, and feel a sense of belonging.
Shared musical experiences can help shy or anxious children come out of their shells, and they create opportunities for friendships to form in a natural, joyful way.
In group music-making, every voice matters, and that teaches kids the value of teamwork and empathy.
Eliette’s Music Academy offers a wide range of group music experiences, including band, musical theatre, songwriting, and variety music programs during the school holidays, catering to children and teens aged five to 17 years.
