This is unfortunate for them and their children. But other parents, responding to the new evidence showing the intellectual gains that come with music literacy in addition to the proven benefits of creativity and self-fulfillment may feel a new urgency for their children to begin learning at an early age. There are several things parents can do to introduce the arts, specifically music, to children. While most parents would be delighted to have a Pavarotti or Perlman in their family, it's important to remember the goal of music readiness is simply to enjoy music in all its forms. An early start Parents can provide their children with the best and earliest introduction to music.
Aural awareness begins early.
By its third trimester in the womb the fetus hears its mother's heartbeat. Evidence suggests that by this stage of pregnancy, fetuses hear other sounds including voices and music. In the first two years of life, virtually all kinds of music are valuable for the child's later musical development. Short pieces up to four minutes long are best. Don't forget to express your own enjoyment by smiling, singing along, or tapping time.