“Art should bring the mind of man closer to the mind of God.” ~ Andrew Pudewa

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🎹🎻 Yvette Hampton continues her conversation with Andrew Pudewa on the significance of music in homeschooling, for our Homeschooling Every Subject series. From understanding the benefits of exposing children to classical music to practical tips on integrating music education into your homeschool curriculum, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Discover how music can elevate your child's learning experience and contribute to their overall development.

Key Topics:• The stereotype of musical homeschool • The impact of music on children's development• Are children's songs beneficial or harmful?• How to evaluate the quality of music• How your auditory environment affects learning • The benefits of making music versus consuming music• How to teach music in your homeschool• The impact of different musical styles on learning• Practical tips for integrating music into daily routines

Come back tomorrow for the rest of this conversation, and join Yvette and Andrew again next week as they discuss Language Arts. 

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Discussion Questions:

Personal Background and Music in Homeschooling:

How has your personal background, like Yvette’s, influenced your approach to incorporating music into your homeschooling curriculum?

Music Listening Preferences:

Do you agree with Andrew’s view that some music can be considered "junk music"? What criteria do you use to determine the quality of the music you or your children listen to?

Importance of Classical Music:

Andrew Pudewa mentions the value of classical music for mental, physical, and spiritual nourishment. How do you feel about introducing classical music to your children? Have you already implemented this in your home?

Child Development and Music:

How do you feel simple children’s songs like "The Ants Go Marching" contribute to early childhood development? Have you used similar methods to teach other concepts?

Music and Subjectivity:

Andrew discussed the objective quality of music versus subjective preference. How do you balance personal preference with objective quality when selecting music for your home?

Artistic Expression in Music:

Andrew mentioned two schools of thought regarding art—self-expression versus elevating the mind towards God. How does this perspective influence your choice of music?

Repetition and Appreciation:

Andrew suggested listening to a piece of music multiple times to understand and appreciate it better. Have you tried this approach with your children? What was the outcome?

Auditory Environment:

What steps do you take (or could you take) to reduce auditory pollution in your home to create a more conducive environment for learning and music appreciation?

Music as a Maker vs. Consumer:

Andrew highlighted the shift from being music makers to