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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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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Teach Your Child to Sing

Parenting Tip:  Sing with your child each day! Why? Singing is an important form of self-expression.  Healthy singing for children is important, and includes songs with a limited range of …

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Rituals and Routines for Babies

Musical Parenting Tip:  Establish daily rituals and routines with your child. Why? Daily Routines help your child regulate his day and learn what to expect. Overtime, you are helping your …

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Pittsburgh music studio offering Kindermusik 0-7 years, Summer Camps, Private Lessons: strings, guitar, ukulele, piano, voice, woodwinds, brass.

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