As school resumes, many parents worry about whether extracurriculars will overload their child. Some will. Some won’t. Music lessons won’t.
Do Music Lessons Interfere With Schoolwork?
Research shows the opposite: music lessons support academic learning. Guitar, and violin lessons, in particular because of the engagement of both hands with dissimilar motion.This engage the brain in ways that directly enhance school performance.
Playing Guitar Builds the Brain
Learning to play the guitar uses both hands independently—one fretting, one picking. This bilateral activity strengthens the corpus callosum, the part of the brain that connects the left and right hemispheres. Scandinavian research shows that this kind of stimulation improves memory, focus, and problem-solving skills.
Music Is Like Language Immersion
When children play and practice guitar regularly—especially in a structured program like Childbloom—they’re immersed in a kind of musical language. This stimulates cognitive growth much like bilingual language exposure.
Recent intermittent learning theory supports this: shorter, more frequent practice sessions are not only effective but ideal. Even picking up the guitar for a few minutes a day can make a lasting impact. If a student can do this at home, they will have great success with Childbloom.
Confidence Beyond the Classroom
Guitar gives kids something to be proud of—a non-school identity that sets them apart. When a child performs in recitals, wins a national childbloom contest or learns to master a challenging piece, they carry that success and confidence into social and academic settings. They realize that success comes with trying. They know they’re capable.
What Your Child Will Learn in the Childbloom Guitar Program
In the Childbloom Program, your child won’t just learn chords or songs. They’ll gain a foundation for lifelong learning through music. Students will:
– Learn musical literacy, including how to read music.
– Explore the language and history of music that conforms with their history studies at school.
– Understand anatomy and healthy movement in the hands, wrists, and arms.
– Begin to learn about learning—by setting and achieving small goals, recognizing progress over time, and discovering what environments and support help them focus and grow best. This awareness translates directly to the classroom, helping them become more self-motivated and confident learners.
A Real Advantage at School
Many elementary school music programs include a basic guitar component—but Childbloom students often excel far beyond what’s taught in the classroom. Some even surpass their school music teachers in ability on the instrument! What do you think that would do to your child’s self-esteem?
Ready to Begin for Free?
Back-to-school is a season of structure, curiosity, and growth. It’s the perfect time to introduce a skill that not only enriches your child’s life and artistic development but supports their success at school.
Schedule a free trial lesson today and see the Childbloom difference HERE.
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