Top 5 Reasons to Love Music with Josh

A few examples from today:

1. This is not your grandma's Jewish music (or is it?).  Check out the fresh and invigorating version of Am Yisrael Chai ("The Nation of Israel Lives!") above.

2. Rhythm activities are good for you.  Recent research suggests a correlation between the ability to stay in rhythm and the ability to get in sync with our peers during social interaction.  Rhythm activities such as using the shaker eggs with Josh, therefore, promote social, communication, and ultimately language skills.

3. Relationship building. Children watch as teachers model genuine enthusiasm for the music.  In the intimate musical setting, teachers demonstrate affection for the children by putting an arm around them or hosting a child on their laps.  Just imagine the positive impact these moments have on children's sense of wellbeing.

4. Fun and natural way to practice self-regulation.  Josh does his own version of "A little bit louder now... A little bit softer now," helping our children develop a life skill that is truly essential.

5. He employs clever and compelling pedagogical choices to isolate individual music skills.  Here, Levana and Keshet bark along with the chorus to "Mr. Sun;" without realizing it, the children had learned the melody without the monotony of the old-fashioned "Repeat after me" approach.