Some time ago, my friend Brian sent me a short video of his 6-year-old granddaughter playing the piano. It truly was spell-binding. Tears ran down my face as I listened to the very familiar strains of “America,” metered out by 10 tiny fingers on a beautiful grand piano. She sat straight and tall on her piano bench with her arms parallel to her lap, as her feet, in pretty black patents, dangled far above the floor.
Her performance reminded me of how important music is to families all over the world, and how valuable a tool that music becomes in helping kids learn, and enjoy life.
