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Written by: Jamie Moesser
by Jamie Moesser on January 29th, 2012 | 6 Comments »
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 …
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by Jamie Moesser on October 16th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Music Education—The 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
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by Jen Tilley on September 14th, 2011 | 6 Comments »
The 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
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by Jen Tilley on September 14th, 2011 | 319 Comments »
Learning and practicing music from a young age can help kids build key skills. There are so many ways to make music education fun for kids, including timeless toys that never go out of style. Take, for example, the Voice Rockrz Mic…. This awesome interactive toy allows kids to
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by Jen Tilley on June 9th, 2011 | 8 Comments »
…Learning and practicing music from a young age can help kids build key skills. Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, the superstar of snacks, is teaming up with music producer and recording artist, Nick Jonas, to launch a new nationwide singing competition to find the next young superstar. This competition, known as
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by Jen Tilley on June 9th, 2011 | 248 Comments »
Beginning June 8th through August 5th, parents or legal guardians of children ages 8-14 can enter the Quaker Chewy Superstar Search by simply recording a performance of their child singing a designated portion of one of four pre-selected songs. The songs and entry form can be found on www.ChewySuperstar.com… where
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by Jamie Moesser on May 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »
It has been said that “music is a way of knowing,” it’s own kind of intelligence. Knowing different languages…, too, is a way of understanding, of connection with other cultures and peoples. Teaching both of these skills to our children gives them important life skills. Yet, what parent
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by Jen Tilley on May 18th, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Learning foreign languages and music from a young age can help kids build key skills, yet often these subject areas are not available in schools. To make learning the Spanish language and music both entertaining and accessible to all kids, PBS KIDS GO!…® recently launched two new animated children’s
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by Jen Tilley on May 18th, 2011 | 173 Comments »
When it comes to education, living in the digital age really allows for learning to not only be interactive but also engaging and fun. To help children effectively learn the Spanish language and music, PBS KIDS GO!® recently launched two new animated children’s web series, Chuck Vanderchuck’s “Something Something” Explosion…
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by Gigi Ross on March 25th, 2011 | No Comments »
Music helps kids achieve more. Research delving into music education’s impact on academic performance or test scores has been going on for years. But it’s widely accepted that learning this universal language has benefits… well beyond a child being able to plunk out “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” on the piano.
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Music Education: 5 Tips for Growing Your Children’s Musical Talent
