by Trinity Catlin, Kid Times, January 2009 I love Little School of Music because there are so many things to do and so many instruments! We play games, do recitals, and public performances like the one we did at the mall for Christmas. My favorite instrument right now is the recorder, which is […]
I Don’t Want to Practice!
By Mindy Cabral, The Magazine of Santa Clarita, January 2009 “I don’t want to practice!” Is this what you hear when you tell your child to practice their instrument? If not, consider yourself lucky. Most kids don’t want to practice because they say sitting down, concentrating, and repeating the same thing over and over […]
Music is Mind E x p a n d i n g
By Mindy Cabral, The Magazine of Santa Clarita, September 2008 Mounting research shows that early engagement in active music making is directly linked with a child’s capacity to learn and grow. Early music training enhances analytical thinking, problem solving, communication, interpersonal skills, discipline, and it’s fun! Simply, music is food for your child’s […]
Musical Sharing That Lasts a Lifetime: “Orff Schulwerk”
By Mindy Cabral, The Magazine of Santa Clarita, August 2008 Many people do not realize what an important role music plays in our daily lives. Everyday music is all around us. It lives in our bodies as a heartbeat and voice, and travels to us from the out side world through nature. Nature is […]
Group Classes or Private Lessons?
by Mindy Cabral, The Magazine of Santa Clarita, July 2008 I talk to a lot of first time music parents at Little School of Music. Usually their biggest concern is their child’s first exposure to music being a fun and positive one. I couldn’t agree more. Because of this, many parents say they want their […]