New DVD Teaches Children How to Read Music in a Fun Way

Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Music has always been a powerful medium, and studies have shown that exposing children to music at a young age can have a tremendous effect on their future learning patterns. Xavier's Music Hall is a series of educational videos designed to teach children (ages 6 months and up) the fundamentals of reading and comprehending music. Volume 1: Treble is the first DVD in the series to hit the market, focused on the notes that make up the treble clef, the most commonly taught musical pitch.

The creators of this innovative DVD are Scott and Heidi Galbraith, whose son, Xavier, inspired the video. Originally developed to teach just their son the fundamentals of reading music in a fun and entertaining way, Xavier's Music Hall quickly received overwhelming interest from other parents and teachers who saw the potential for the product. They started the video while Scott was serving in the Army, stationed at a general's office in Germany during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A self-taught musician, he has been writing, playing, and recording music since he was a teenager. Scott and Heidi worked tirelessly for nearly two years to perfect the 3-D computer animation and original music. Throughout the process, Scott and Heidi were both heavily involved as Xavier watched the video over and over again. They were able to fine tune the DVD by observing the way he reacted to various stimuli such as bright colors, dynamic animation, catchy music, strategic repetition, and voiceovers, which include a mother's voice (Heidi), a father's voice (Scott), and a child's voice (Xavier). Every element of Xavier's Music Hall has been carefully thought out to make the learning process both fun and effective, especially when the parents take an active role by watching it with their children.

Xavier's Music Hall Vol. 1: Treble is available for purchase online at www.xaviersmusichall.com for $14.95.

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