

Best Gifts for Musical Kids
It's shopping season, and nothing feels better than finding the perfect gift for the musical child in your life. Read on for my top gif

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Jun 18, 20212 min read


Best Musical Picture Books for Kids
If you're like me, and you want to encourage your young children to love music, you likely want to pull from as many resources as possib

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Jun 18, 20212 min read


My Journey to Violinist- Rebecca Lane
I didn't start on the violin. My musical journey started long before formal lessons began, with my sister being enrolled in group piano...

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Jun 18, 20215 min read


A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music- Part 3 (Music That Tells a Story)
While generally, all classical music is good for kids to listen to, some has been written expressly for children. In particular, programmat

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Jun 18, 20212 min read


Were Your Childhood Music Lessons Worth It?
Do you ever wonder if it was worth it? The hours spent in lessons. The time wasted at the piano when you didn't feel like practicing.

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Jun 18, 20213 min read


A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music -Part 2 (Spooky Music)
For centuries, composers have been scaring the breeches off their audiences with spooky music. Some pieces depict horrifying tales, and some

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Jun 18, 20213 min read


The Why, What and How of Listening to the Suzuki Repertoire
Listening is the number one thing you can do as a parent to make your child learn quickly and easily. Without listening, you’re not learning

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A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music- Part 1
Classical music can be the perfect starting point for connecting with your kids. But the sheer volume of classical music makes it difficult

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Jun 18, 20213 min read


Why I Play the Viola- Emily Hiemstra
I was inspired to start playing after my family went on vacation to the east coast. After hearing a night of incredible fiddle music, I was

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Jun 18, 20213 min read


Taking Notes in Music Lessons
After attending your child’s music lesson, you leave the studio and head to the car. You unlock the car and load child and violin into...

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