by Stephanie Ashman | Jan 11, 2021 | Parent Corner, Practice
Learning to read music is hard work, but it can also be so much fun! Try these creative, hands-on games at home to spice up the way you practice note reading. 1. “I Spy” Notes & Symbols “I spy with my little eye… a quarter note, a...
by Stephanie Ashman | Dec 7, 2020 | Parent Corner, Practice
1. Musical Jewelry Make your favorite song into a necklace (or bracelet)! Letter beads work great for notes and blank beads can be used for rests. This activity is wonderful for learning a new song and memorizing because the music is always with you! 2. Painting...
by Stephanie Ashman | Nov 9, 2020 | Parent Corner, Practice
1. Make a Musical Board Game Think Monopoly, Chutes & Ladders, or Candy Land! Make your own board and laminate it. Each week, write your practice items, review songs, and scales on the board. Find dice and some game pieces and play together as a family! Keep it...
by Stephanie Ashman | Oct 14, 2020 | Parent Corner, Practice
1. Write it down! Just like you have a schedule for soccer practice, you need to have a schedule for when you will practice your instrument. Get it on the calendar, get it down on paper. 2. Attach it to an already existing routine: Maybe practice gets done right...
by Stephanie Ashman | Sep 13, 2020 | Parent Corner, Practice
Does your child get easily frustrated when something is hard? If the answer is yes, that is completely normal! The ability to overcome challenges is something that has to be built throughout childhood. Learning a musical instrument is the perfect way to develop...