Music and art plays an important role in the mental and physical development of children. It has been scientifically proven that playing an instrument or getting involved in an artistic activity is beneficial for brain development and neural systems of children. Şevki Karayel Music Academy, which is located in a 150-year-old mansion on Çırağan Avenue and where one can find traces of art at every corner, offers courses for the first step into music, such as piano, ballet, pantomime and choir to its students of various age groups. The academy, which was founded by pianist Şevki Karayel, who has been successfully representing Turkey abroad for a long time, offers special training programs that are designed in accordance with the level of information of students.PianoPiano lessons are proprietarily designed for every student and delivered from Şevki Karayel's experiences, which he gained when he was an instructor at Düsseldorf Robert Schumann Hochschule in Germany. Opening its doors to students in a historical mansion in the new school year, Şevki Karayel Music Academy aims to make music an essential part of children's lives as well as introducing music to them at early ages.First Step to MusicThis early music training program titled "Müziğe İlk Adım" (First Step to Music) addresses children between the ages of 2.5 and 6. Different activities, including stories, games and classes supported by the Orff approach, are held in different classes separated into age groups with the aim of teaching children to sing well and providing them with basic knowledge of solfege, which is required for musical instrument classes. Children have a good time while learning about music in this program, which aims to make music an essential part of children's lives from early ages.Kids ZumbaChildren have both fun and learn about dance techniques, including basic human anatomy, in Kids Zumba classes that are offered in groups at Şevki Karayel Music Academy. Gaining familiarity with their own skeleton and muscular system, children can enhance body awareness.BalletBallet lessons offered in the academy aim to introduce this fascinating art branch to children, who may then decide to continue to practice it as a hobby or professionally. Ballet classes at the Şevki Karayel Music Academy begin with introduction classes for children aged 3 to 4. Classes, which are delivered by experienced instructions, create an outstanding grasp of art as well as contribute to the physical and social development of children.PantomimePantomime lessons at Şevki Karayel Music Academy enhance children's use and control of body language, and positively affect some of their skills such as socializing, awareness and imagination.Children's ChoirGülsen Yavuzkal, founder and conductor of Koral İstanbul, Borusan Children's Choir and International Children's Peace Choir, is founding a brand new choir with the Şevki Karayel Music Academy for children wanting to enter the magical world of music. The choir, which is aimed to be the most colorful choir in Turkey, is expected to participate in festivals and contests abroad, and perform many times in the country and abroad.