Joy!
The brilliant Fred Rogers said, “When we treat children’s play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them to feel the JOY that’s to be found in the creative spirit,” You’ll notice…
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303 articles on music, childhood development, and family connection, gathered from the studio's public archive.
Family – Grow Your Bond With Kindermusik
Our FAMILY is at the beach this week. 24 people in one giant beach house to celebrate a 90th birthday, an 88th birthday and 65 years of marriage for the two birthday kids. We’re singing,…
Read ArticleCan Music Help that Back to School Angst?
Whether it’s a first-time experience of going to school or having to say goodbye to an older sibling going to school, change – as exciting as it may be – can also be unsettling for a child.…
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The Music of the USA
Love American music? So do we. Did you know the tune to our national anthem comes from a Tavern Song? Really! Here is a fascinating look at the history and development of music in our…
Read ArticleIt’s Science!
While those of us “in the know” – musicians of all types – have always understood that music has positive health benefits for us, it’s not common knowledge. Dr. Boyle shares research with…
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Stand With Arms Wide Open
My heart was both broken and mended today. An old friend stopped by my table at a restaurant. A beautiful, funny, warm soul whom I’ve known since early childhood. We played with Barbies…
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Wear a Pair and Share a Pair Week!
We are celebrating giving at Song of the Heart Studios this week. Our Kindermusik kids (and a few of their grown-ups!) are wearing their pjs to class and bringing a new pair to share with…
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Kindermusik Creates Connection
Anything that promotes connection among families is right up our alley. Connection creates cooperation (we could all use a little more of that) AND it creates closer families. Music…
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A Good Beginning Never Ends
One of the best parts of living in Utah is our experience with four distinct seasons. Yeah, maybe the winter goes on longer than I’d like and the spring can sometimes be very short. But the…
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