A Case Study of Integrative Music Learning Towards Preschool Children in Lina Anne Music School

Abstract

This case study looks at how Lina Anne Music School in Desa Pandan, Kuala Lumpur, uses integrative music instruction for toddlers. This study seeks to investigate music education that integrates several domains of learning, such as cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development, potentially facilitating a holistic enhancement of young children's growth and their engagement in musical activities. Integrative music education merges traditional music teaching with aspects of movement, storytelling, visual arts, and play-based approaches, cultivating a child-centered and comprehensive learning environment. The goal of this study is to find out how music lessons are set up and taught to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers. This research is essential as many similar institutions use traditional teacher-centered methods to teach children. For this research, a qualitative approach including watching classes, talking to teachers, and looking at teaching materials is used. The results indicate that integrated teaching practices enhance children's creativity, attention span, and self-expression, while also fostering social connection and emotional well-being. The teachers at Lina Anne Music School create a warm and interesting environment by using rhythmic activities, vocal exercises, instrumental excursions, and interactive stories. The study's results show that integrated music education is a strong way to help both musical and non-musical skills in young children. Integrative music education promotes a nurturing, flexible, and engaging curriculum that aligns with the child's innate interest and developmental stages. The research opens the way for more researchers to do further research in this field of integrative music education for preschoolers.