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Bonding with Song

“We love Kindermusik because it gives us a chance to sing dance and be silly all while bonding with our children and shaping their early childhood development and learning!” ~Deanna H.” “If you are reluctant to sing because you think you sing off key, you may be missing out on an especially loving experience with […]

Having Fun with Honors Piano Camp!

Turns out piano lessons CAN be fun and games… and we promise no one got hurt! Ever heard of the game Samurai warrior? It’s actually a really great way to work on focus and on keeping a steady beat. We played it today as a little break during our Honors Piano Camp with Dr. Van […]

Playing Games at “Way Cool Keyboarding” Music Classes

 In the “Way Cool” Keyboarding classes for both kids and teens, we often play games with them to prepare them to play their songs on the piano.  Playing games with them seems to help them learn more effectively and have more fun.      Here is one way to teach the white keys on the […]

1988 Refurbished Baldwin Piano

Is Music the Key to Success?

I’ve been thinking a lot on why people always say, “I wish I had kept playing piano,” or “Will you teach me to play?” There comes a time in most lives that they start to reflect on life and what has made a difference and what they wished they could have done. There are tons […]

Vintage Pianos

Styles of Learning in Music Classes

In our “Musical Moments” adult classes, we are learning all of the notes on the bass clef lines.  There are many different styles of learning for our classes.  We will begin on the white erase board, and play a game together.  Then the class will get under headphones, and we will put orchestrations behind them […]

From the Music Teacher’s Bench

I’ve felt impressed this week to share a little bit of my “why” story. Not why we learn music theory, not why I think technique is important – but why getting up and coming to teach your children every day is not only worth it but one of the biggest blessings I’ve ever received. I […]

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