The Sounds of Summer and the Skill of Listening
Close your eyes and visualize. What comes to mind when you think of the sounds of summer? Some possibilities might include: Sprinklers running Lawn mowers rumbling Children playing Pool…
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303 articles on music, childhood development, and family connection, gathered from the studio's public archive.
Graduation and Goodbyes
This week our Level 3, 4, and 5 students have had their final classes. As our Little Learners continue classes throughout the summer, the Little Music Makers’ classes have wrapped up. It’s…
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The Power of Singing to Kids
On one of our puppy’s first car rides, he began to whimper and tremble in distress. “Try singing to him,” suggested my 7-year-old. And so I began to hum “Baby Mine,” a lullaby I have sung…
Read ArticleSing Away the Stress
Ahh, Springtime. It’s finally here! The forsythia and daffodils are blooming. The weather is maddeningly unpredictable. We’re shrugging off the winter blues and producing more Vitamin D.…
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Neuroscience Nugget
One of our favorite child development gurus is Sarah Ockwell-Smith, a British author and parenting expert. She shares this “Neuroscience Nugget” with parents: If your toddler regularly…
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This is Your Brain on Music
You’ve heard us say it in class after class: music is the only stimulus that lights up every area of the brain. Here’s a breakdown of your brain’s activity after the ear and auditory nerve…
Read ArticleLevel 4: Ages 4 – 6
“Kindermusik has invited me to be a witness to the sparkle in my daughter’s eyes while I watch her dance and sing.” Kindermusik Mom See our LEVEL 4 HIGHLIGHTS HERE Where imagination soars,…
Read ArticleLevel 1: Around 12 months to 24 months
“I love the one on one connection time it gives me with my daughter…and the parenting tools to use at home.” See Level 1 Highlights HERE Where we move, explore, sing and play together with…
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7 Benefits of Group Music Classes for Toddlers
Times are busy. Commitments are tough. So, what makes a music class for toddlers the right choice for your family? Research tells us learning that happens in the first three years of life…
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