In May, my last post focused on singing to infants 0-9 months in moments of play to increase their musical enrichment and to foster bonding. Often in Music Together classes, I use music to help transition from one activity to…
FAQ: When is my child ready for private music lessons?
“When is my child ready for piano lessons?” or “How old does my child have to be to take piano lessons?” These are two frequently asked questions I am asked by parents of young children. I began my career teaching…
Music Development: The First 5 Years
Ages and Musical Developmental Stages: Infant to 5 years Music class through the ages… Greetings! This upcoming winter season offers music classes for infants as young as 6 weeks to children as old as 5 years. How can this be?…
10 Therapeutic Characteristics of Music
10 Therapeutic Characteristics of Music 1) Music captivates and maintains attention – it stimulates & utilizes many parts of the brain 2) Music is easily adapted to, and can be reflective of, a person’s abilities 3) Music structures time in…