6 Ways to Help Your Kids Love Music

6 Ways to Help Your Kids Love Music

  Not only is music a skill that will spread joy throughout a lifetime, the benefits of teaching music to children have been demonstrated through multiple studies showing that music education improves memory, creativity, expressiveness, confidence and discipline. Many parents understand the value and wish to raise musical kids, but are unsure how to encourage […]

Why Parent Participation Makes a Difference

Why Parent Participation Makes a Difference

By being present in classes, parents become aware of their child’s learning styles, strengths and interests. Parent participation allows reinforcement of concepts and skill-building at home.  The presence of a parent provides stability and security for the child, for whom this may be the first structured experience. Parents believe they should be involved with their […]

Using Music to Develop Young Brains

Using Music to Develop Young Brains

Musical training helps develop the brain; study after study has shown that and we all want to have smart children.  The Montreal Neurological Institute and McGill University studies have shown that children who received keyboard instruction for 15 months showed greater behavioral improvements on finger motor tasks and melody/rhythmic tasks. The IQ’s of young students […]