I always encourage my students to choose their own music on the basis of what they feel they want to communicate through it. The music should come from the depths of their souls. It should be an offering, a revelation of themselves to the world around them. Only if they have never been taught to think of music in this context. There is so very much to be gained when we learn to interpret and speak new languages.
Music touches our lives in so many ways.
It is a very integral part of our worship experience. It can be a wonderful encouragement when words are inadequate. Every child will not learn to be a great musician. Not every child learns to be an eloquent speaker or a prolific writer. But, all children can become knowledgeable about music.