Children are inherently musical. They respond to music and learn through music. Music expresses children's identity and heritage, teaches them to belong to a cu

"Wonderful."--Herbie Hancock A pioneering music educator reveals how music can supercharge early childhood development--and how parents and educators can harnes

I acknowledge a deep debt of gratitude to my coeditors: my wife Irene, and my friend and colleague Tom Draper. They have worked with diligence and insight to br

An expert in cognitive development and music education reveals the remarkable and surprising benefits that playing--or even appreciating--music offers to childr

Shows how parents can introduce unborn and newborn babies to music as part of their environment. Explains how to integrate music with play, exploration, learnin