

How to Raise a Music-Lover
From the time my son could stand at the side of the coffee table, he was a self-proclaimed music lover. Never mind the fact that he couldn&


What Music Means to Me
I never showed any interest in learning an instrument when I was a kid. I am the eldest of three so there were no older siblings...


Practice Challenge 2018: Notes From a Practicing Parent
It's 6pm on a Saturday. My daughter's bedtime is in 2 hours; she and her brothers still need baths, snacks, and the house is a wreck. We...


Best Gifts for Musical Kids
It's shopping season, and nothing feels better than finding the perfect gift for the musical child in your life. Read on for my top gif


A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music- Part 3 (Music That Tells a Story)
While generally, all classical music is good for kids to listen to, some has been written expressly for children. Â In particular, programmat


Were Your Childhood Music Lessons Worth It?
Do you ever wonder if it was worth it? The hours spent in lessons. Â The time wasted at the piano when you didn't feel like practicing.Â


A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music -Part 2 (Spooky Music)
For centuries, composers have been scaring the breeches off their audiences with spooky music. Some pieces depict horrifying tales, and some


The Why, What and How of Listening to the Suzuki Repertoire
Listening is the number one thing you can do as a parent to make your child learn quickly and easily. Without listening, you’re not learning


A Parent's Guide: Listening to Classical Music- Part 1
Classical music can be the perfect starting point for connecting with your kids. But the sheer volume of classical music makes it difficult


Taking Notes in Music Lessons
After attending your child’s music lesson, you leave the studio and head to the car. You unlock the car and load child and violin into...