how playing an instrument benefits your brain

How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain

I was fascinated when I first saw this TED-Ed talk by Anita Collins.  We have all heard about the benefits of music education, but this video shows how playing an instrument benefits your brain.  So do yourself a favor and watch the video, read my thoughts about it, and then I would love to read […]

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My Favorite Classical Wedding Ceremony Music

I just celebrated my 11th wedding anniversary and holy wow, it feels weird to type that.  Anyways, it got me thinking back to my wedding day.  I didn’t hire a pianist or quartet since I recorded the wedding ceremony music myself.  It was so much fun picking out my all time favorite wedding music and […]

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Is My Child Musically Gifted?

Is my child musically gifted?  Should my child take music lessons?  What if my child isn’t performing to their potential? I have been asked these questions over the years by so many parents.  Music should be taught to every child, regardless of their natural talent or ability.  There is musical talent built into every single […]

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When Quitting Piano Lessons is OK

“I’m thinking about quitting piano lessons.”  Have you ever heard your child say this to you?  I have had parents say things to me like “my child wants to quit piano and I don’t want them to”, or “if I let them quit they will regret it one day”, or even “how to I get […]

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How to Practice Piano in a Noisy Home

It is possible to practice piano in a noisy home.  Growing up, I was the only one out of my sisters and I who took piano lessons.  I was also the most introverted of us all and therefore needed quiet.  If you’ve grown up with siblings, there will be no quiet time…EVER. Finding the quiet […]

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Home is Where the Music Is

Home is where the music is. This means that, kids learn music at home.  On a daily basis, whether you realize it or not, music is being incorporated in your day to day life. In this post I will give you homeschool music ideas to teach music to your children in your own home. I’ve […]

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