Add Music to your July 4th Celebration!
Add music to your July 4th celebration this year! Here are a few options for live music in Pittsburgh this week: Hamilton Sing-Along Live Music in the Park with Celebrate America Pittsburgh Check out these patriotic music videos: Patriotic Bits and Pieces performed by Children’s Music Workshop Pittsburgh Youth Symphony performs “I Vow to Thee …
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Concert-Going At Any Age
by Laura Mason Have you ever been to the symphony? Has your child? It is never too late or too early to start experiencing concerts given by the various musical groups around our city. Seeing the symphony is a once in a lifetime experience that doesn’t have to be once in a lifetime. Here’s why …
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The Benefits of Music Listening
by Laura Mason, guest blog writer for Kathy’s Music, piano & voice instructor, and licensed Kindermusik teacher. There are many activities which help fuel musical growth alongside lessons — home practice and performing are two which often come to mind. Music listening is another such activity that can often be overlooked. Here are some thoughts …
Read MoreImportance of Repertoire: Musical Dessert
by Laura Mason, Music Artistry Instructor with Kathy’s Music A student’s repertoire, or collection of pieces they are playing, is basically their musical diet. Like any good diet it needs to be balanced and varied as well as address the current learning needs of the student. However, in a musical diet, dessert is very important. …
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Five Seasonal Albums For The Whole Family!
One thing you can count on – there is a song for everything when it comes to Kindermusik! And maybe 2 or 3 songs when it comes to favorite celebrations like the holidays. Browse these 5 albums available from Kindermusik with appeal for the whole family. You’ll find more songs about snow and winter and …
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Free “Winter Wonderland” Album from Kindermusik
Kindermusik International is giving away music that makes celebrating the Holidays and Winter even more fun! Download the “Winter Wonderland” Album today using this link. Stream the songs from your device while decorating! You’ll discover new favorites to add to your family playlist. Blast it in the kitchen while baking your favorite holiday cookies. Even your …
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Developing Discriminatory Listening Begins with Babies!
Musical Parenting Tip: Notice and label sounds, with baby Why? Music develops babies’ growing discriminatory listening skills by hearing the various sounds of instruments and the voices of adults singing and humming. The ability to detect and attend to sounds—and to distinguish between them—sets babies on the path to fine-tuned listening and receptive language. How? Being aware of the auditory environment will help …
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