In this article, the authors review "The Music, Movement, and Learning Connection," written by early childhood educator and musician Hap Palmer in the September 2001 issue of Young Children, which is of significant interest to parents and teachers. As trained musicians, the authors agree with Palmer's message about music's positive effect on children. Music education, particularly learning to play an instrument, has been found to have many benefits for cognitive development. The authors emphasize the benefits of music and motion in early childhood education. By introducing children early on in life to the universal language of music, the world becomes a much smaller place and children are better equipped to fully enjoy it.