While it is true that it is never too late to pursue music, there is something to be said for learning music young. Children are able to retain information and learn new skills at a rate that isn’t possible for fully developed minds. Those who have the opportunity to begin their musical training in their early years have an advantage over those who begin later.
Here are some inspiring stories about famous musicians who got started with their instruments while they were still playing with toys!
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Let’s start with a bang! The son of a composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was playing the harpsichord at a high level when he was just 4 years old. He then began composing his own music at 5.
Mozart’s prodigious talents also included a gifted memory. In one famous account, he memorized and then transcribed an entire 15-minute piece of orchestral music after hearing it once!
Yo-Yo Ma
One of the most famous classical musicians of our time, Yo-Yo Ma began his musical training at the age of 3. By the time he was 7, he was performing for President John F. Kennedy!
Yo-Yo Ma has since become a massive proponent of musical education for children. He even appeared as a character in the television program “Arthur”!
Stevie Wonder
The supremely talented hitmaker Stevie Wonder began learning to sing and play multiple musical instruments in his early childhood. By the age of 12, he was recording and performing professionally!
A testament to how early his career began, Stevie Wonder was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the young age of 38!
Jacob Collier
Possibly the most famous musical genius of our time, Jacob Collier began learning music as a child. He got an early start thanks to his mother being a music teacher!
Not only is Collier a gifted musician, he is also an accomplished singer and producer!
Closing Notes
With the school year approaching, there is no better time to get your child started with music lessons. Learning music young is a great way to set your child up for success. To work with one of the best teachers in the city of Toronto, contact us today!
