Singing Can Help Improve Your Child’s Speech!

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Developing children can really benefit from music – and not just in one way. In addition to boosting their moods, keeping them on their feet and helping to build their confidence, research also shows that including music in a child’s life can also improve their speech. Music can improve literacy. “The way we process musical […]

What’s The Link Between Your Musical Taste And Your Personality?

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For most of us, music is a part of our daily lives. Even if you do not intentionally put some music on, a family member or roommate may do it for you, or you might visit a store that’s playing background music. Whatever the case, we all have our musical preferences – there’s music that […]

Are Your Progression Expectations Realistic For An Adult Amateur Violinist?

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A major challenge for late starters in violin is their progression. They wonder whether they can reach a professional level of playing, and often get frustrated at their slow progress. Many end up quitting because the experience does not match their expectations. So what would an expert say to an adult violin learner that feels […]

Technology Might Just Be What Classical Music Needs

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Classical music definitely has more than its fair share of naysayers. Unfortunately, most of the arguments they put forward as they insist that classical music is dead have a certain element of truth in them. This is because the decline of classical music has been observed in various forms. Classical music has been circling the […]

Is My Child Ready For Piano Lessons – A Musical Mom’s Advice

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A lot of parents would love to give their children the gift of music as early as possible. Piano lessons, in particular, offer a lot of benefits to your child that will last a lifetime. However, you don’t want to push your baby into something he or she is not yet ready for. So how […]

When Should My Child Start Taking Piano Lessons?

Children, just like adults, love music, and it’s best to nurture their creativity while they’re still young. A lot of kids show interest in musical instruments pretty early. You may have noticed your child loves banging on any piano she (or he) comes across, and you may be wondering whether it’s time to start her […]

How To Stop Teenagers From Quitting Music Lessons

A common phenomenon among young music students occurs when they enter their teenage years – they suddenly lose interest in their music lessons and instruments. Surprisingly, however, is that it’s during these years that their overall interest in music increases significantly. Why the paradox? One major reason is that the music they are learning is […]

What Makes Lang Lang Such An Exceptional Pianist?

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There are a lot of great pianists in the world today, but few can boast the charm and charisma that Chinese superstar pianist Lang Lang exudes both on and off stage.  The concerts he has held at major music venues around the world have sold out, and he has received numerous awards in his career. […]

Music Therapy Improves Social Skills and Learning in Children With Learning Disabilities

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The effects that music has on human beings are undeniable. In fact, with continued knowledge development, we continually discover the different ways in which music can benefit us and those around us. This is particularly the case for children born with learning disabilities that bring with them serious challenges to their mental and social development. […]

Do You Know Just How Many Benefits of Singing You Can Enjoy? [Infographic]

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You don’t need to be a good singer to enjoy singing. It will get you energized and excited, and smiling if you were in a bad mood. In fact, as this mother discovered, singing is beneficial even when you’re not in the mood for singing. My older son sings in a choir. He really enjoys […]

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