Released on: November 19, 2007, 12:31 pm

Press Release Author: Music Box Arts

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Press Release Summary: Holiday Gift Ideas for Children Who Love Music


Press Release Body: SCHENECTADY, NY - November 19, 2007- With all the choices of
toys available for the holiday season, parents may be confused about choosing an
item that is not only fun, but educational, for their young children. One children's
expert suggests looking at musical instruments as an alternative to other noisy toys
that give few benefits to the child.

"Musical instruments make perfect gifts for toddlers, allowing them to tap into
their creative outlet at the same time.,\" says Carol Jurs, owner of Music Box Arts
(www.musicboxarts.com) in the Capital Region. \"Many studies have proven that
learning to play a musical instrument can give so much more than just the joy it
brings. Hand-to-eye coordination, self-discipline, and attention skills all come
along with the mastering of a musical instrument; and the self-esteem and
self-respect it brings can last a lifetime.\"

Jurs, a certified children's music teacher who focuses on teaching children music
through experience to develop richer lives, shares some gift ideas for children ages
3-5 years old:

1. Tambourines
2. Triangles
3. Rhythm sticks
4. Finger cymbals
5. Hand drums
6. Jingle bell sticks
7. Maracas
8. Tone blocks
9. Castanets

"The key is to find instruments that allow a toddler to explore," says Jurs. "Kids
learn how sounds are created and gain concrete experience with music fundamentals,
such as timbre and pitch."

About Music Box Arts (www.musicboxarts.com)
Music Box Arts is a leading provider of music programs for preschool-aged children
in the Capital Region. It has seven locations for the beginning of its fall
sessions. All classes use the Music Together methodology. Music Together is a
research-based music program conceived and developed in 1985 in order to assist
families, caregivers and educators in stimulating and supporting a child\'s musical
environment. Qualified and trained instructors lead the classes, which are for
children ages zero to four.
For more information about Music Box Arts or classes available, go to
www.musicboxarts.com or call Carol Jurs at 518-393-9580.


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