⭐️ In previous posts I have spoken about the effects of singing on language development. It is possible to talk about the positive effects of music on the learning of both the first and second (and third, fourth, etc.) language. So what is the situation for bilingual (or multilingual) children? There are different types of bilingualism and different ways of learning. For example, when children learn two languages simultaneously from birth, we call this simultaneous bilingualism. These children have two “first” languages, so to speak. If they start with one language first and then later with the other, we call … Continue reading Music and Multilingualism / Müzik ve Çokdillilik

⭐️ Reviews of musical instruments for children. They are all based on my own observations and experiences over the years. Piano: I think it is one of the ideal instruments for music theory lessons. There is no tuning problem (as long as the instrument is periodically tuned). Disadvantage: It is not very affordable and can be a space problem. Solution: It can be a space problem: some electric pianos are of very good quality, are more affordable and take up less space. Guitar: It is easier to buy, keep and return if the child does not like it compared to … Continue reading Instrument Reviews / Enstrüman Değerlendirmeleri

⭐️ The article in the Guardian talks about the relationship between singing in young children and their language development. Sally Goddard Blythe, the author of The Genius of Natural Childhood, says that the lullabies, songs and rhymes of each culture reflect the unique melody of the language so that the music prepares the child for the language. One of the most striking pieces of information in the article, which I fully agree with, is that children’s reaction to live music is different than their reaction to recorded music. In other words, playing music from a computer, phone or CD does … Continue reading Singing and Language Development / Şarkı Söylemek ve Dil Gelişimi