Give your little pop star a taste of music

Want to introduce your child to music? There’s an app for that.

All children have a natural affinity for music, and whether they enjoy singing along with favourite pop idols in the bath or making their own racket, there is a wealth of evidence suggesting that musical learning is beneficial.

Indeed, studies have shown that musical experiences in childhood can even help to accelerate brain development.

Here are some great apps to get your little ones exploring the world of music:

Designed for iPhone and iPad, your children can join the Sesame Street band and rock out with their favourite characters to six classic songs.

Get transported to a tropical island, where your child can play the vibraphone in a reggae version of If You’re Happy And You Know It, or to a family farm for a jug band rendition of Old McDonald.

This app encourages musicality and creativity by introducing kids to different instruments and musical genres, while playing along to classic preschool tunes.

This app encourages musicality and creativity by introducing kids to different instruments and musical genres, while playing along to classic pre-school tunes.

Available for iOS,this is a fun and creative way to introduce young people to both the joys of the orchestra and the thrill of musicmaking.

The games and quizzes are an engaging way of helping them to become familiar with the music while learning about the instruments, musical terms and composition.

Designed for both iPhone and iPad, this app features tunes from many of today’s most popular acts, plus music from the characters on hit shows on Nickelodeon, Disney and more.

They can listen to hits from the likes of Selena Gomez and Harry Styles and tune into stations featuring TV favourites like Dora The Explorer. Perfect for those long car journeys.