Musical Discovery Builds Language Skills!
Musical Parenting Tip: Discover your child’s favorite animals with singing and movement! Why? Through listening to, and imitating animal sounds, children explore what their voices can do. Engaging in discussions …
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Use Music to Build Deep Connections With Your Child
Musical Parenting Tip: Play with your Kindermusik Home CD and Online Resources to foster deep emotional connections. Why? Your child’s brain is profoundly influenced by her first love relationship – YOU! …
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Learning the Difference Between Speaking and Singing
Musical Parenting Tip for Toddlers: Play Speaking and Singing Games with Your Child Why? Singing to young children supports early language development. Young children often can’t distinguish between their speaking …
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Practice Tips for Parents & Students
KEY TO SUCCESS: Establish a Practice Routine. Learning an instrument requires time to practice the music and concepts introduced during the weekly lesson. Establishing a good practice routine is a …
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Give Sign Language a Try with Your Baby!
Parenting Tip: Communicate with Sign Language – Start with a few easy signs. Why? Signing helps to boost baby’s communication skills. Sign language gives baby a way to express herself, …
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A Favorite Song for Every Child
Parenting Tip: Help your child find ‘the perfect song for me!’ Why? Preschool children imitate a wide variety of sounds, and enjoy exploring the many different sounds they can make …
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Help Your Child Develop Their Voice
Parenting Tip: Play with Animal Sounds to Develop Your Child’s Voice Why? Exploring the full range of the voice (especially the light, upper range called ‘head voice’) helps prepare your …
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Creating a Sense of Community Through Music
Parenting Tip: Use Music to Help Your Child Feel Like Part of a Group Why? During social dances, like we do in Kindermusik, babies acquire skills like making eye contact …
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Finding Your Child’s Favorite Instrument
Musical Parenting Tip: Help your preschooler find the “perfect instrument for me!” Why? Playing instruments helps develop your child’s fine motor skills. Listening to the timbres (sound qualities) of different …
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Grow Your Child’s Brain with I Love You Rituals
What are “I Love You” Rituals? “I Love You” rituals are activities that create deep emotional bonds with our children. They include eye contact, touch, play, and being in the moment. They …
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