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Music Class: Where Shoes Aren’t Required But Participation Is

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When it comes to gaining the most benefit from a music class, there are three essentials of participation – engagement, consistency, and longevity.  This according to a recent study led by Dr. Nina Kraus, the Hugh Knowles professor of communication sciences in the School of Communication and of neurobiology and physiology in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern “Our results support
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New Research: Teaching self-regulation increases school readiness

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“To researchers’ awe, music and movement experiences help children better self-regulate behavior and enjoy a safe, creative outlet for self-expression. Studies point to a specific cluster of social-emotional skills—called self-regulation skills—as particularly important for a variety of school successes.”  (Dr. Debby Pool, Vice President at Kindermusik International) According to a new study from Oregon State University co-authored by child development expert Megan McClelland, children with
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When it comes to math, music counts!

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When you read an article title like “Why Math Might Be the Secret to School Success,” you stop and pay attention. “We think math might be sort of a lever to improve outcomes for kids longer term,” lead researcher Pamela Morris said. Now that’s a powerful statement.  But here’s a more sobering statement when one considers how closely connected math skills and academic performance
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Want a better memory? Learn to play an instrument.

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With increasingly more sophisticated technological advances, researchers are learning more and more about the powerful effects of music on the brain and the cognitive advantages of learning to play an instrument. A recent study at the University of Texas at Arlington gave researchers a unique glimpse into the brains of professional musicians, skilled musicians who had been playing an instrument for a number of
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5 Ways to Get the Most from Kindermusik

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Thinking about enrolling in Kindermusik class with your child? Well, if you’ve never experienced a class before, you probably have a few questions. It’s okay. You’ve come to the right place! In class, you may already know to expect lots of music, movement, instrument play, cuddles, and giggles that all support your child’s development and your key role in the process. So, we thought we’d
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9 Life Lessons Young Children Learn from Music Class

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If you peek in the window of a Kindermusik classroom, it might look like we are just playing with bells, having fun with friends, cuddling with mom, and dancing around the room.  But the real truth is that we are using the power of music and the joy of movement to help children learn and benefit from valuable life lessons and skills that are
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Favorite Minds on Music Blog Posts from 2014

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At the beginning of January, we often reflect on the passing of another year. For parents, that might mean celebrating all of those “firsts” that happened last year like a baby’s first steps, a little one’s first time sleeping through the night, or maybe that first tooth (or first lost tooth!). In the life of a young child, so many firsts happen in one year!
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Quotes from 2014 that captured the magic of Kindermusik

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We love music and children. It’s why we do what we do. Sometimes we come across a quote or picture or video that perfectly captures why we love it so much. Some people call it an “A-Ha Moment.” Here are a few that caught our attention—and our hearts—last year.             Do you want your children to do something to
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New Research Alert: Playing instruments boosts kids’ brainpower!

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There’s a lot of buzz about the significant findings of some exciting research from the University of Vermont College of Medicine which has identified a direct link between “…playing a musical instrument and brain development.” How music and the brain are linked Analyzing brain scans, identifying cortical indicators, and factoring in the entirety of a child’s familial and social environment were key to uncovering
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