Category Archives: Benefits of Music

Brain Rules for Baby: Safety = Learning

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five is John Medina’s follow-up to his bestselling Brain Rules. I found it to be an absolutely delightful read, full of parenting and even grand-parenting … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Kindermusik Story: Part 2

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jamie.Sterling

Special thanks to Miss Beth of Studio 3 Music for allowing us to share this great post from the Studio 3 Music blog.  This is a follow up to the first part of Luke’s story, which can be read here. … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Child Ready for School

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jamie.Sterling

Music and Social-Emotional Skills Every elementary school teacher knows (and child development experts confirm) that “school-readiness” involves more than just knowing your ABCs. Just as essential to academic success is a set of skills that enables children to recognize and … Continue reading →

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FOL Fridays: Singing

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Theresa Case

A baby’s first singing experience is really one of rapt listening. A baby’s vocal chords may be limited by lack of muscular development, but interestingly enough, her ears can differentiate one pitch from another. Joyfully nurturing a child’s developing ability … Continue reading →

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Good Read: Healing at the Speed of Sound

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Kindermusik International

Don Campbell has been a long-standing friend of Kindermusik International and has a widespread fan base among Kindermusik educators. After The Mozart Effect was published in 1997, Don shared his passion and discoveries with Kindermusik educators at the 1999 Kindermusik … Continue reading →

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