When creating music together with others in an ensemble setting, children and adults alike have a better opportunity to experience music with “greater harmonic color, musical depth, variety of sound, and rhythmic complexities” than if they only played alone. Ensemble … Continue reading →
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Carol Penney, Kindermusik International‘s Director of Education and Kindermusik educator for 30 years is featured this week in the USA Today “Guide to Kids’ Health” Summer 2012 issue in the article, “Music & Learning in Perfect Harmony” by Mara Gorman. … Continue reading →
Kindermusik Director of Education Featured in USA Today’s “Guide to Kids’ Health” Read More »
“Singing ability is related to the ability to control speech fluctuations, and speech activities appear to help develop tuneful singing skills.” (McDonald, Dorothy and Gene M. Simons.) The ability to sing and the ability to converse with expressive speech are … Continue reading →
Kindermusik and Your Child: The Connection between Language and Singing Development Read More »
The developing brain is wired to learn as the body moves. To achieve the precision of the mature brain, stimulation in the form of movement and sensory experiences during the early developing years is necessary. Providing children with sensory-motor experiences, … Continue reading →
FOL Fridays: Movement with Instrument Play Read More »
Next to playing with mom, playing music is one of your baby’s favorite activities—and one of the most natural things your baby can do. Making sounds with easy-to-grasp instruments gives your baby an “I can do this” sense of accomplishment.Shaking … Continue reading →
Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills Through Baby-Safe Instruments Read More »
Your child needs more than exposure to music. Your child needs participation in music! He/she thrives on emotionally engaging music activities which integrate sight, sound, touch, and movement. Through these joyful music experiences your child is learning to love music … Continue reading →
Kindermusik and Your Child: Multisensory Equals More Memory and More Skills! Read More »
