BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The WKU String Academy gives children of all ages the chance to experience the joy of music and the connection that’s made among family, no matter what instrument is played.

“What we’ve done is create this community where kids have a voice through playing an instrument,” Dr. Ching-Yi Lin said. “I have learned that this is more important than ever as people are so engaged with their devices, with social media.”

Introducing music to kids at an early age not only helps them now, but it can also assist in their success in other day-to-day tasks.

“Early exposure helps children to learn better when they know how to keep a steady beat,” Catherine Wilson, Associate professor of music education, said. “That also helps them to be able to speak and read and do all of those thin

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