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Crafting Alphabet Gems
Have you cut out your Alphabet Pieces yet? Don’t miss out on this fun learning activity! Let’s make them cute together!
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Feb 12 min read
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Beethoven Flash Mob
Explore Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with our students and enjoy a surprise flash mob performance! A fresh take on classical music!
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Jan 311 min read
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Practice Tip: Adjusting Your Expectations
Frustrated with piano practice? Try adjusting expectations to make progress smoother for both you and your child.
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Jan 274 min read
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Monsters: A Dramatic Puppet Show with Prokofiev
In our third year of classical music, Prokofiev's Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet brings DOUBLE FUN
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Jan 273 min read
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Note Naming and Staff Reading: Smartie Staff and Quiet Keyboard
Use this free printable music staff and keyboard as a fun way to practice note reading at home... Use Smarties candies!
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Jan 231 min read
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Identifying Minor and Major Sounds is a Key Skill
Explore major and minor sounds with your child using the "I've Been to Harlem" song and fun activities!
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Jan 102 min read
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Orange Roots and Bamboo Shoots
The final semester of Let's Play Music, Orange Roots, celebrates all the hard work that’s led to this point.
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Jan 84 min read
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How to Talk to Your Child About Practice
Want your child to love practicing music? Check out this post for tipsand strategies to make practice fun, meaningful, and successful!
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Jan 66 min read
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Learn to Play "Cockles and Mussels"
3rd-year students are learning Cockles and Mussels. Join us in celebrating this classic tune and its rich musical heritage!
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Jan 23 min read
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How to Make the Most of Your Student Magnet Board
Make music theory fun and interactive with the Magnetic Student Staff Board! Learn, play, and explore note-reading in a whole new way. 🎶
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Dec 30, 20242 min read
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Why We Use Rhythm Syllables
Learn how Blue Bugs teach rhythm naturally, like a language, making music fun and easy before moving to traditional counting.
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Dec 19, 20244 min read
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May There Always Be Me
Music opens hearts and minds, providing comfort and connection. A story of hope as a grieving mother found solace for her young son.
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Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Explore theme and variation in music with 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.' Learn how to create your own variations and have fun with it!
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Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Jingle All the Way: The Christmas Songbook for Your Kids
Make Christmas magical! The 8-Note Songbook helps kids learn and play festive songs, creating joyful memories and musical skills.
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Dec 16, 20244 min read
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Piano Technique for Tiny Fingers
Teaching beginner pianists: Our program emphasizes creating well-rounded musicians, rethinking the role of technique.
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Dec 13, 20243 min read
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A Happy Ending of Three Blind Mice
In A Happy Ending for the Three Blind Mice, explore why folk music matters and enjoy a fun twist on the classic nursery rhyme!
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Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Goodbye, Old Paint
Goodbye, Old Paint is a classic trail-driving song we use at Let's Play Music to teach skills across all three years of the curriculum.
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Dec 9, 20243 min read
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"Five Fat Turkeys" for Thanksgiving!
Get ready for Thanksgiving fun with 5 fat turkeys! Enjoy singing, playing, and crafting turkey puppets, plus music activities.
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Nov 20, 20243 min read
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Use the Correct Fingering
Muscle memory helps kids play piano chords easily. With practice and proper technique, they’ll learn to play smoothly and without thinking.
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Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Fun Finger Strength!
Does your little one have tiny fingers? Excited to play piano like siblings? Check out tips for strengthening those adorable hands!
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Nov 4, 20243 min read
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