THE PERFECT COMBINATION FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING​

​

The human brain has the ability to receive diverse stimuli from our environment. These sensations travel to the neurons, where all the information is coded and transformed into learning.

​

Music, for example, is a sensation that is always present within us. It manifests when we sing a song, play a musical instrument, or simply let ourselves go and dance. Music is integrated into pedagogical methods, which is why it is considered one of the most recreational and educational activities—essential in the learning process from childhood through adulthood.

​

It has been proven that the relationship between music and cognitive development stimulates creativity and imagination, while enhancing listening skills, memory, attention, and abstraction. It also helps children and young people solve complex mathematical and reasoning problems.

​

Scientific research shows that people with access to music education demonstrate better retention, improved planning skills, and greater verbal intelligence. It positively contributes to their academic performance as well as to language development and pronunciation at early ages.

​

Music is not only an artistic expression but also a pedagogical resource that can be applied to promote the integral development of individuals, enabling the growth of various skills by linking physical and psychological processes through musical practice. These include auditory perception, spatial awareness, fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, laterality, mechanical memory, auditory recall, rhythm, concentration, and emotional expression, among others. Without a doubt, this supports learning processes through sound, rhythm, and musical interpretation.

​

Currently, in early education, learning methods, games, and teaching materials have adapted to virtual modalities with the support of teachers and parents. Classes now include music, body expression, and dynamic activities that make every experience unique and rewarding. For example, children create musical instruments from recycled materials and use them to perform their favorite songs—experiences that become magical moments with their teachers and friends, both in virtual and in-person settings.

​

Music allows children to perform songs with strong pedagogical content, helping them memorize and recall parts of the body, seasons of the year, professions, values, and more. This strengthens their cognitive and socio-emotional development by creating a meaningful environment for learning and social interaction.

​

In today’s world, educational tools are largely applied through virtual formats. But what happens with the use of technology in child development? Technology is a valuable resource for acquiring knowledge; however, children under the age of 10 are still adapting to it. While their ability to use phones and tablets for playful activities (games, music, dance) is evident, they still show a clear preference for outdoor, dynamic, and movement-based experiences that only direct sensory interaction can provide within the learning process.

​

In conclusion, within education, activities such as singing and playing musical instruments strengthen both cognitive and emotional development. The Armonía Cultural Foundation creates spaces for children and adolescents to develop their skills and talents in singing and in learning instruments such as piano, guitar, and violin.

​

The Foundation’s students have shared their experiences during the pandemic—how singing and playing the guitar became their best companions, and how discovering their own talents has allowed them to express their feelings more easily, along with maintaining a positive attitude toward their school activities.

​

Music plays a vital role in learning processes by positively stimulating the brain, enhancing lifestyle, providing alternative learning methods, improving academic performance, and strengthening emotions, self-confidence, and self-esteem.