Cadence Podcast: What Music Tells us About the Mind S03 Episode 02: Lullabies and Feelings
Nov 16, 2020
Discover the magic of lullabies as a universal language of love and comfort. Explore how singing to babies soothes not just them, but also caregivers dealing with complex emotions. Learn about Carnegie Hall's Lullaby Project, where parents write personalized songs to bond with their children. Hear inspiring stories of families creating lullabies and how music influences their lives. Plus, delve into how shared musical experiences shape adolescent relationships and can even repair family bonds.
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Lullabies Calm Parents And Babies
- Lullabies soothe both infants and caregivers by triggering measurable physiological calming responses.
- They may help parents process postpartum stress and loss while caring for a dependent newborn.
Trust Your Musical Instincts
- Embrace your natural musicality when writing for your child and express your own words and feelings.
- Don't be intimidated by trained musicians; everyone can create meaningful music for infants.
Music Shapes Language Early On
- Music is ancient and intertwined with language learning, shaping prosody before word meaning.
- Early musical engagement supports speech processing by teaching the melody of language.
