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It’s TRUE, everyone participates in their OWN way in Kindermusik. 
 

Amazingly, the process of music helps to bring out the best in all of us.  As the weeks progress, both children and parents feel more comfortable and familiar with the songs and the routines, providing for a perfect learning environment – surrounded by [...]

Homemade Liberty bells RING for Independence Day

For Independence day, encourage your child to make their OWN “Liberty” bell and make their OWN noise to celebrate the freedoms we have in this country !!!   That includes a LOT of freedoms for young musicians!  (Make sure to check out my bell makers at the bottom.)
Making an instrument with your child can be an amazing  journey into [...]

Fathers find music great for child bonding

It is absolutely awesome when fathers are able to come with their children and participate in the music activities at Kindermusik.  Each time, the child is SOOO proud to have their dad by their side, playing, sharing, and singing.  I LOVE to hear those male voices in my classes, and to watch these heartfelt interactions, [...]

Good children’s music by Eric Herman

Did your kids say they were bored… or maybe that voice was coming from someone a little closer.   Constant parenting needs a few breaks…   DANCE breaks, that is!  It lifts the body, lifts the spirits, and is a great for fun interactions with your children.  ALL at NO COST!
Eric Herman not only MAKES good children’s music [...]

FANS get LOTS on the MC Facebook Page

My best friend from college got me started on Facebook, and it is amazing the connections I have made (people come popping out from the recesses of my memory).   It has been fun to relive and renew.
I am ALL about connections, esp. little musical ones, and I started generating ideas on what I could do with a [...]

Making the Most of Your Kindermusik Experience

You are investing a lot of time and money into a Kindermusik experience, and it will be worthwhile.
There are a few things you can do that really will enhance your experiences, and make the music and learning come alive in the heart and mind of your child.  
Be aware, on the first day your child will be adjusting to [...]

Over the River and Through the Woods, through Kindermusik we Go

I hope everyone is enjoying time with their family and friends this week.  Last week, in many of our Kindermusik classes, we had a lot of fun reading and singing “Over the River and Through the Woods”   My FAVORITE book featuring this song is a Scholastic book by the same name, illustrated by John Steven Gurney. [...]

“Catching” a Steady Beat with very Young Children

A STEADY BEAT is an unchanging continuous pulse.  This is different from the Rhythm Patterns of a specific song.  To illustrate a steady beat, tap with each underlined syllable as you sing the song.
Do you know the Muffin Man, the muffin man, the muffin man.
Do you know the Muffin Man, who lives on Drury Lane.
RHYTHM [...]

Ways to “Catch a Beat” with Babies

Lap Babies:    must EXPERIENCE beat in a variety of ways.  They must feel it ON their body or WITH their body.  When they feel the beat from you in coordination with music they are learning both through HEARING and FEELING, as well as feeling a positive emotion from the experience because YOU are doing it WITH [...]

Ways to Catch a Steady Beat with Toddlers & Walkers

Toddlers   continue to EXPERIENCE beat, and practice movement, and they are developing a beat of their own

·         Tap steady with your hand, or object, identifying specific body parts.

·         Use arm motions with scarves or streamers.  Make circles in the air.

·         Hold a variety of objects while tapping, tennis ball, sticks, paintbrush, etc.

·         Use hand or finger puppets, talking [...]