Can Music Enhance Learning For Children?
Have you ever wondered about the value of music classes for your children? Many parents are curious about whether additional …
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NEW Star Wars Day Free PDF Download & Video
In honor of #StarWarsDay, we’re thrilled to share a new PDF Download featuring colorful musical fun celebrating John Williams and …
How my child developed perfect pitch at 2 years old
This morning, I experienced parenthood bliss. There was no crying or chaos to greet the day. I did not feel …
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Music in Our Schools Freebie Roundup
March is Music in Our Schools which means lots of free resources for music teachers and MIOSM Savings in the …
Teacher Feature: How this Incredible Music Educator Teaches with Prodigies
We are thrilled to feature music educator, Andrea C. this Music in our Schools Month! Andrea is a studio music …
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Female Musicians Who Can Inspire Young Learners
Inspirational personalities and role models are vital to the formation of young music learners; this is a matter of projection, …
Difference Between a Sharp and Flat Note
New music students frequently are confused when their instructors use terms like “sharp” and “flat.” What exactly are they talking …
Audiation: The Foundation of Music Learning Theory
Are you or your child starting music lessons? If so, then you may begin to explore the world of music …
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Black History Month
Download 9 Inspiring Compositions celebrating Black Composers including “We Shall Overcome,” “The Entertainer” and “Funga Alafia!” The free songpack contains …
The Power of the Pentatonic Scale
Melanie Faye is one of the most promising guitar players we have heard of in recent years. The Alabama native …
Classical vs. Pop: Which Is Better for Piano Learners?
Learning to play the piano can be a daunting task, whether you’re a child or an adult learner. But even …
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What is Musical Texture?
Music is everywhere, so much so that we forget how complex it really is. Normally, these complexities aren’t too important …
Five Tips for Adding Music History to Piano Lessons
The future of music starts with the musical greats of the past. Music educators are often passionate about music history. …
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Using Thematic Learning in the Music Room
Like all teachers, music instructors like to find creative ways to help their students learn. One of the most successful …
10 Reasons to Enroll in Prodigies This January
Our first major Enrollment Special for the Prodigies Music Program is happening here at the end of January, and today …
What is the Scarramuzza Technique?
Have you ever heard of Vicente Scaramuzza? Perhaps not, but if you are involved in the world of the piano, …
Explaining and Understanding Musical Dissonance
The word dissonance comes down to us from the Late Middle English period (1300 to 1500). It means “to disagree …