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Ten Ways That Parents Can Support the School Music Program

Ten Ways That Parents Can Directly Involve Themselves in Supporting Their Child’s School Music Programwith an emphasis on working closely with the music director and school. 1. Meet regularly with the music director to discuss your child’s progress and needs, and to learn about the program’s goals and activities.2. Attend music booster meetings and participate

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Scientists Find 15 Amazing Benefits Of Listening To Music Music is a fundamental aspect of human culture. It has the power to bring joy, stimulate memories, create connections and inspire creativity. Research shows that music can also provide a host of health benefits, such as: Happiness: When listening to music you like, your brain releases

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Music Impacts Lives

Samantha had always struggled to fit in. The other kids in her third-grade class seemed to have no trouble making friends, but Samantha felt like an outsider. To make matters worse, she was struggling academically, especially in math and reading. She dreaded going to school every day, but she couldn’t bear the thought of disappointing

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How to Motivate Your Child to Practice

How to Motivate Your Child to Practice their Instrument at Home Set achievable goals: Encourage the child to set small, achievable goals for themselves and celebrate their progress along the way. Play with friends: Arrange for the child to play with other musicians, either in a group or as a duet, to make practicing more

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Benefits for Children by Learning the Ukulele

Learning to play the ukulele can provide children with many benefits that can help them develop in various ways. Firstly, playing a musical instrument can help to improve children’s cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that learning to play a musical instrument can increase children’s spatial-temporal skills, which are important for problem-solving and learning math and

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Choosing School Holiday Music at Christmas Time

Choosing school holiday music at Christmas time can be a challenge.  The answer is not to avoid all religious music in an attempt to avoid “offending” anyone.  This approach is clearly a disservice to all students. Rather, teaching music from all cultures and religions at Christmas time is academically appropriate and important for several reasons.

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Cheap Violins for Sale

Cheap Violins for Sale Cheap violins come out of the box with low-quality strings that ride too high on the violin, making them harder to press down, especially for beginners. The bridge is often “down” and not fitted for the violin. Tuning pegs often slip and finer tuners are often non-existent.  The bow is frequently so

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Five Common Mistakes Parents and Kids Make When Choosing an Instrument to Learn

  What are five common mistakes parents and kids make when choosing an instrument to learn?   When choosing an instrument for a child to learn, both parents and children can make mistakes. Here are five common mistakes to avoid:   Choosing an instrument that is too difficult for the child’s skill level. This can

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Ten Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument

Ten Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument Improved memory and concentration Enhanced spatial-temporal skills Increased creativity and self-expression Improved academic performance Enhanced coordination and fine motor skills Increased patience and discipline Improved emotional intelligence and empathy Enhanced social skills and teamwork abilities Increased cultural awareness and appreciation The opportunity to enjoy making music and creating

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What Are the Best Beginning Clarinet Reed Sizes and Brands for Kids? Clarinet reeds are an essential part of the clarinet, as they are what produce the sound. Choosing the right reeds and taking care of them properly is crucial for a good clarinet performance. When it comes to the best sizes for clarinet reeds,

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Ever wonder why and how to use rosin on the violin bow? Rosin is a sticky substance that is applied to the bow hair of a violin, viola, cello, or bass. It is made from the resin of various trees, such as pine or birch. The purpose of rosin is to provide grip between the

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