Watch 3-year-old Sing Nicky Minaj on Ellen – So Cute!

After an adorable YouTube video went viral showing little 3-year-old Dustin was upset that he couldn’t sing a Nicky Minaj song because of the “bad” words, Ellen invites him to sing the “clean” version of his song on her show.  It is impressive that a 3yo has the language skills to keep up with a song with so many words. 

He seems to have a sophisticated understanding of our culture and how to express himself – saying in his original video that he would like to sing the clean version of the song but he can’t “because I’m crying.”  It’s so cute that he realizes at his young age that he has been overcome by his emotions – something that we all experience universally no matter what age.

The Music Junction starts piano students at age 4, and voice students around the same time.  Children should be exposed to music education as early as age 2, but group classes are best for the toddler age category.  Having a 1/2hr private lesson can be straining before age 4.  But you can see at Dustin’s age how close he is to hitting correct pitches and memorizing lyrics. 

By age 4 these skills are developed enough to benefit from private lessons.  Sometimes – perhaps in Dustin’s case – at age 3 a student could be ready for private lessons.  If the parent feels that their child could easily stay focused long enough to work one-on-one with a teacher for a 1/2hr, then they are the best judge.

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