In many communities Kindergarten has become the new first grade. Expectations have been raised increasingly pushing music and song off the stage and off the kindergarten agenda. Today's guest explains how recent research has confirmed that need to keep music in the kindergarten classroom.

Research makes that case that even in the uterus an unborn child reacts to sound. There is evidence suggesting that exposing children to music as early as possible has many benefits. Tune in and discover what can be achieved by introducing music to children at a young age.

Our guests in this segment connect the dots and make the case that music is about much more than typically thought.  Discipline, creativity, teamwork, critical thinking and many of the attributes  that are part of the national framework for developing 21st century skills.

Successful child development all begins with creation of an intimate bond between parent and child. Similar bonds will eventually need to be created with care givers and preschool teachers. Our guest today shares insights and practical tips for using music to create create those connection with children, heal hurts and teach early lessons.