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One of my favorite things to do with my children is to teach that to appreciate music. Where did my love of music start? My favorite college class was one that had nothing to do with my major. It was one of those electives—Music Appreciation—that I left until my last semester.
I had zealously pursued my degree in journalism, and didn’t want to be bothered with such a trivial course. But the day in that class that they played …
Music Education: 5 Tips for Growing Your Children’s Musical TalentThe benefits of learning to play a musical instrument or sing have been researched and discussed for years. Beyond gaining a skill that can entertain and add auditory beauty to the world, we also gain better neural “adaptability” …which enables easier acquisition of other skills. Parents would say that learning
Voice Rockrz: Monday #gno Twitter Party on Music EducationThe stage is prepped, the crowd is amped, it’s time to rock and Voice Rockrz… is here to help! More than just a microphone, Voice Rockrz gives children the sound, the look and the attitude to unleash their inner rock stars!
Children can use the included matching ring and bracelet
Christmas Gifts for Mom: Why We Are the Last Ones to Get the Good Stuff?Mom does it all. But does she get it all?
…I am the mom. And during the holidays this means I orchestrate the chaos, the Christmas concerts, and the holiday recitals. I bring home the gingerbread men and frost them too! I make giant lists of the must haves
Mom It Forward & BowlHer ’09 Present Lifetime’s Summer Giveaway Sweepstakes!Lifetime… is excited to help you have a stylin’ and rockin’ rest of your summer. Enter here for a chance to win a sleek purple Lifetime edition 8 GB iPod Nano with Lifetime Digital engraved on the back. See The Fine Print section below for official Lifetime’s Summer Giveaway Sweepstakes
Diane Birch Supports SOS Children’s Villages Through Her MusicI spent part of my childhood in Zimbabwe and feel a great affinity for the country, its culture and its people. SOS Children’s Villages is a remarkable charity that supports children who have been abandoned or orphaned (often through AIDS) and integrates them into a loving family environment. They are …
Steve Greenberg on Producing Diane Birch’s Bible Belt AlbumLots of people dream of writing the Great American Novel. When I first heard demos of Diane Birch’s… songs, I realized she had the potential to record the Great American Album—and I signed her immediately. There was something simultaneously intimate and epic about Diane’s songs; something completely fresh and contemporary,
Make Some Music & Make a Difference This WeekMake a meaningful difference this summer by taking the Summer of Service (SOS) Challenge. Here’s how:
- Commit to do one act of kindness each week based on the week’s challenge.
- Leave a comment with ideas relating to the week’s challenge as well as your experience(s) performing it.
- Grab the SOS
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RSVP for #GNO: We’re Talking Music With Diane Birch & S-Curve Records#GNO is talking music in celebration of singer/songwriter, Diane Birch’s, record release Bible Belt from S-Curve Records. Join Diane and her producer, Steve Greenberg, along with the #gno gang here this Tuesday night.
- What: Girl’s Night Out (What’s GNO? Click here to find out!)
- When: Tuesday, June
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Giveaway—Win an iPhone 8GB, $50 iTunes Gift Card, & Autographed Diane Birch CD… Mom It Forward has a summer full of fun giveaways planned and is kicking it off with the mother load of all prizes this Tuesday night, June 2. Sponsored by singer/songwriter Diane Birch and S-Curve Records, this giveaway not only gives you the gift of music, but also supports one
