Lisa comes to lessons every week very excited to show me what she has learned. Listen to me first, she exclaims in piano class, hoping this week she has finally mastered that piece. As I listen to her piece, I bite my tongue as she plays, pausing at every second bar, corrects every 7th note, and the rhythm […]
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Is my child ready for instrumental lessons?
If you have a young child at home who loves singing or who is always banging on a drum or tinkering on Daddy’s piano, you might be asking yourself, “Is my child ready for instrumental lessons?” Children develop at different rates, and the age at which children are developmentally ready to learn an instrument varies. […]
The Benefits of Performing Arts Lessons
The benefits of being preschool performing arts lessons are wide ranging. Aside from helping them develop foundation skills in music, dance and drama, educational based performing arts lessons will also help your child gain many skills that will be useful for them as they prepare for formal schooling. Music Learning and participating in musical activities […]
What’s the Weather Game
What crazy weather we are having at the moment in Australia. From 47 degree days to 4 days straight of rain creating flash flooding it really is that crazy. Learning about the weather is the focus of our current performing arts unit for our Little Adventures Class from windy days, to the cold snow, to thunder storms […]
The Benefits of Piano Lessons for Young Children
Learning to play the piano has brought joy to many children all over the world. It is one of the most accessible instruments for young children to learn and the study of the piano has long ranging benefits that will help your child both as a future musician and a learner. Develops fine motor skills […]
Why we Foster Creativity in Our Early Childhood Dance Programs
Fostering creativity through dance is an important aspect of dance education, particularly in the early years, as it helps children discover more about themselves, their bodies and their ability to communicate with others. In the following article, we look at two ways in which research has shown how creative dance programs help children to develop […]
Getting Ready For Your Child’s First Dance Class
Your child’s very first dance class is a special time full of excitement and nerves. For many children, a preschool dance class is often the very first activity that they take without their parent in the classroom.
Beyond Fun
Teaching Children to Love Music This past week, we had the joy of taking one of our sons to his very first ‘real’ clarinet lesson. He had the opportunity to try the clarinet as part of his school band program in 2018 and wanted to continue, so we did want all parents looking for an […]
4 Reasons Why Early Music Education is Important
I have recently been watching the ABC’s Don’t Stop The Music. It has been amazing watching the children’s transformations in such a short period of time. Children who would not normally ask questions now have confidence to do so. Students who wouldn’t normally push themselves are learning that hard work really does pay off. Having […]
Dear Piano Student
Dear Piano Student, You sit here at the tender age of 6 on the piano stool and try so hard with your little fingers to play “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and your joy as you master it is so precious to me. I see in you so much potential, but the road ahead is […]