Teaching Music in English to the underprivileged children across INDIA
A CSR initiative of LorraineMusicAcademy.com and LAMP-India.org
According to the 2001 Census, 12.18% of Indians knew English at that time. In 2025, it is estimated that around 30% of the Indian population can speak English to some extent.
Source: Wikipedia.
The rural-urban divide in India is the gap between the living standards of people in rural and urban areas. This divide is evident in access to basic amenities, employment opportunities, and quality of life.
- Population
- More than two-thirds of India’s population live in rural areas.
- In 2022, about 908.8 million people lived in rural areas, while over 508 million people lived in urban areas.
Source: Statista
- Socioeconomic differences
- Rural areas have fewer employment opportunities and modern amenities than urban areas.
- Strategies for bridging the divide
- Invest in technology, education, and infrastructure in rural areas.
- Ensure equal opportunities for all.
Parents from underprivileged backgrounds across India—drivers, maids, and blue-collar workers—aspire to enroll their children in English-medium schools. They recognize that English proficiency is key to securing better jobs and integrating into mainstream professional and economic ecosystems.
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, LorraineMusicAcademy.com in collaboration with LAMP-India.org is committed to improving education for underprivileged children across 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India. In alignment with this mission, LorraineMusic.ai proposes teaching Music as a Language in English to these children—using globally recognized nursery rhymes and popular songs. This approach is more than just a musical initiative – it is a transformational educational intervention that will break linguistic and socio-economic barriers for these children.
Why Teach Music in English?
- Breaking the Cycle of Linguistic Disadvantage
- English is the global language of education, employment, business, and technology. Not knowing English often relegates non-English speakers to secondary roles in society.
- Underprivileged children who learn in a vernacular language (or other regional languages) face limited career opportunities as most well-paying jobs and higher education institutions prefer English proficiency.
- • Introducing music in English as an early learning tool helps these children develop familiarity with English in a natural and engaging way.
- Cognitive and Language Development
- Studies show that music education enhances language acquisition skills, memory retention, and cognitive flexibility.
- When children sing in English, they naturally absorb:
- Phonetics (pronunciation)
- Vocabulary
- Sentence structures
- This builds foundational English language skills in a way that traditional language classes cannot.
- The repetitive nature of nursery rhymes aids early childhood language development, making English comprehension intuitive and effortless.
- Bridging the Rural-Urban Divide
- Children from English-medium schools in urban India have a competitive edge in job markets.
- Deprived children in Rural, Semi-Urban and Urban areas of India, unless given English exposure early, remain at a disadvantage.
- Music in English bridges this gap by making learning enjoyable and non-intimidating, ensuring better integration into mainstream education systems.
- Early English exposure improves their confidence, enabling them to compete with urban children on equal footing.
- Employment and Future Opportunities
- Global Job Market Readiness: English is the primary language in multinational corporations (MNCs) and international job markets.
- Higher Education Access: Universities in India and abroad have English as their primary language of instruction.
- Tech & Digital Economy: The world is rapidly moving towards AI, IT, and digital professions—all of which require strong English proficiency.
- Hospitality & Tourism: With Maharashtra being a tourism hub, English proficiency significantly increases job prospects in tourism, hotels, and customer service industries.
- Social Inclusion and Self-Esteem
- Avoiding Marginalization: Lack of English skills often creates social and economic exclusion, leaving non-English speakers confined to low-income jobs.
- Breaking Stereotypes: Tribal children, if given the same opportunities as urban kids, can excel in any field.
- Empowerment: Learning music in English equips them with the confidence to interact beyond their community, participate in national and international cultural exchanges, and become future music performers, educators, and leaders.
- Music as an Engaging Learning Medium
- Children learn faster through music than through traditional textbook methods.
- Famous English nursery rhymes and songs make pronunciation and vocabulary acquisition natural.
- The melodic structure of English songs makes word retention easier, aiding long-term language retention.
- Cultural Integration: Learning global songs helps children connect with the world beyond their village.
Why Not Use Vernacular or Regional Language Songs Instead?
- Limited Global Relevance: Vernacular or Regional Language songs will not help children integrate into higher education or job markets where English is dominant.
- Restricted Access to Resources: Most music learning resources, apps, AI-based learning platforms, and online courses are in English.
- Stagnation in Localized Spheres: Keeping underprivileged children confined to Vernacular or Regional Language in early education will prevent them from exploring opportunities outside their immediate environment.
Implementation Plan:
- Introductory Music Course
- Music and Language Integration
- Advanced Music Learning with English Proficiency
By introducing music education in English to underprivileged children across India, we create a pathway out of socio-economic marginalization. English is not just a language; it is a bridge to opportunity, dignity, and upward mobility. Learning music in English empowers these children, giving them the confidence, skills, and exposure they need to thrive in a globalized world.
This initiative is not just about teaching songs—it is about transforming lives.
Join us in making a difference!
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