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HOW MUSIC, MOZART & EINSTEIN ARE CONNECTED! Einst

HOW MUSIC, MOZART & EINSTEIN ARE CONNECTED! Einstein was a spatial genius—he saw pictures in his mind in 3-D color and solved amazing problems because of his spatial intelligence.
Do you know what develops spatial intelligence? MUSIC! Studies show that when college-age students listened to the music of Mozart, their spatial IQ increased by 8 points. Later, preschoolers taking music lessons increased their spatial intelligence by 34% while others increased their spatial intelligence by 100%. Einstein was a musician—he played the violin and history points out that when he was stuck trying to figure out a problem—he played the violin until the answer came to him.
Want to be spatially smarter and have the “smarts” of Einstein? Check out the details on the blog. Link in bio

6 REASONS WHY YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TAKING MUSIC LESS

6 REASONS WHY YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TAKING MUSIC LESSONS! You’ve probably heard what Einstein said about reading fairy tales to your kids: “If you want smart kids, read them fairy tales. If you want smarter kids, read them more fairy tales.” Einstein was on to something, (I agree—smart kids read fairy tales), but he left out a very important detail: SMARTER KIDS ALSO TAKE MUSIC LESSONS! Here are 6 ways taking music lessons give you “Mozart-Smarts!” See the link in my bio.

NEW BLOG: DOES THE MUSIC OF MOZART MAKE YOUR SMAR

NEW BLOG: DOES THE MUSIC OF MOZART MAKE YOUR SMARTER?
Well, the answer is “yes,” and “no.” The question you should really be asking is— “what is my definition of ‘smarter’?” And “how” will Mozart’s music make me smarter?
This whole idea of Mozart’s music-making people smarter started in 1994 with a ground-breaking study. However, the study NEVER said you would get generally smarter with Mozart—it was a specific KIND of smart!
Interested in more? Check out the 6 fun details on the blog. Link in bio

WHY TEENS INVOLVED IN MUSIC ARE MORE RESPONSIBLE,

WHY TEENS INVOLVED IN MUSIC ARE MORE RESPONSIBLE, BETTER PROBLEM-SOLVERS & CREATIVE! It’s a well-documented fact that students involved in music do better in school. But it goes further than just good grades and smarts! They are also more: responsible, dependable, creative, and innovative. They have more self-discipline (think about all that practicing), they learn and retain information better and their critical thinking skills are more advanced (think Einstein—he was a talented violinist). It’s never too late to get kids involved in taking music lessons! Here are 6 ways to get your teens involved in music—starting TODAY! Link in bio

THE RESEARCH IS OUT! TEENS INVOLVED IN MUSIC HAVE

THE RESEARCH IS OUT! TEENS INVOLVED IN MUSIC HAVE HIGHER SAT TEST SCORES AND OTHER TESTS!
The College Entrance Examination Board has found that students involved in music and the arts continue to outperform their non-arts peers on their SATs (Scholastic Achievement Tests). Data available every 5 years shows that students enrolled in fine arts courses and music score 11-13 points higher on the SAT and other tests.
They also have better attendance and graduation rates!
Check out these 6 ways to get your teens involved in music: link in bio

MUSIC LESSONS: ONE OF THE BEST PREPARATIONS FOR TE

MUSIC LESSONS: ONE OF THE BEST PREPARATIONS FOR TEENS & COLLEGE!
Did you know that music is the ONLY thing we do that exercises the entire brain at once? Even though involvement in ALL the arts (drama, art, dance, etc.) are amazing brain-builders—they don’t exercise the brain like involvement in music does.
Bottom line: if you are looking for something to prepare your teen for college and life—get them taking music lessons—the best brain-builder ever!
Details: link in bio

DID YOU KNOW THAT MUSIC INVOLVEMENT FOR TEENS BECO

DID YOU KNOW THAT MUSIC INVOLVEMENT FOR TEENS BECOMES AN ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE? A handbook published by the College Board to help parents know exactly what their high school student needs to know to prepare for college lists MUSIC as a powerful preparation tool for college and beyond.
Teens involved in music lessons, etc., are more disciplined, responsible and just plain smarter.
Check out these 6 ways teens can be musically involved throughout high school: link in bio

NEW BLOG: MUSIC FOR TEENS-A POWERFUL PREPARATION

NEW BLOG: MUSIC FOR TEENS-A POWERFUL PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE AND LIFE! Are your teens involved in music? Do they take music lessons? Do they play in the school orchestra, band or drumline?
Music has been shown to be an amazing preparation for college and kids who are involved in music do better in high school and are more disciplined for the rigors of college.
Check out 6 ways to involve your teens (ages 12-18) in music: link in bio

DISCOVER HOW MUSIC IS ESSENTIAL TO LEARNING! Musi

DISCOVER HOW MUSIC IS ESSENTIAL TO LEARNING!
Music in all its’ forms—singing, learning a musical instrument, listening to music, etc., require full brainpower. The ENTIRE brain is exercised at once. When a child is involved in music, reading, writing, math, and all other subjects are easier to learn because music helps with
memorization
attention
focusing
critical thinking skills and more
Music is magical for learning & reading—find out more on the blog: link in bio

HOW MUSIC & MOTHER GOOSE HELP KIDS LEARN TO READ

HOW MUSIC & MOTHER GOOSE HELP KIDS LEARN TO READ As children memorize the lilting tunes of Mother Goose rhymes, use rhythm instruments, and play musical games and fingerplays, they are learning about the patterns that formulate the sounds, rhythm, and blending of syllables that make up words. They are also exercising the auditory, visual and motor areas of the brain.
This is a one-skill learning pattern necessary for beginning readers.
Find out how you can use music to help your child read: link in bio

HOW LISTENING TO MUSIC & LEARNING A MUSICAL INSTRU

HOW LISTENING TO MUSIC & LEARNING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HELPS KIDS READ When children learn a musical instrument, most of their senses are being utilized which exercises the brain for easier learning.
A child learning the piano uses his:
• Eyes to read the musical notes (visual cortex)
• Ears to hear the correct notes (auditory cortex)
• Hands to play the notes (motor cortex)
• Feet to coordinate and play the pedals (motor cortex) As all these areas of the brain correlate to reading in some way—discover the details here: link in bio

MUSIC, READING AND THE BRAIN There are 3 specific

MUSIC, READING AND THE BRAIN There are 3 specific areas of the brain that music exercises that correlate to learning: • Auditory (hearing)
• Visual (seeing)
• Motor (movement) These areas are associated with reading, reading comprehension, math and being able to focus, concentrate, listen and memorize information. Find out how it works: link in bio

NEW BLOG: MUSIC FOR KIDS: 6 AMAZING WAYS IT HELPS

NEW BLOG: MUSIC FOR KIDS: 6 AMAZING WAYS IT HELPS A CHILD TO READ Do you know there is a HUGE connection between learning to read and music? Music can help a child learn to read because of how it exercises the entire brain—particularly the auditory and visual areas of the brain.
Find out why a child uses their ears FIRST, eyes SECOND when learning to read and how music and music lessons can help. More on the blog: link in bio

FUN MUSICAL ACTIVITIES MEAN BETTER LANGUAGE SKILLS

FUN MUSICAL ACTIVITIES MEAN BETTER LANGUAGE SKILLS Do your children like to clap to the music? Stomp their feet to the music? Dance or move to music? Use rhythm instruments?
These rhythmic cadences are associated with the nuances of language and increase and support a child’s language skills. Plus, when they are doing these activities, they are moving to the music which builds important motor skills for learning.
PLUS: an added benefit when engaging in these activities build and strengthen memory skills in your child.
Music is amazing for learning! Link in bio

RHYTHMS IN MUSIC AND BOOKS BUILD MEMORY & LANGUAGE

RHYTHMS IN MUSIC AND BOOKS BUILD MEMORY & LANGUAGE SKILLS IN CHILDREN When you read to your child such books as “Miss Mary Mack,” or “The Farmer in the Dell,” or “Three Blind Mice,”—these books have a strong rhythm and beat which strengthens a child’s budding language and memory skills.
Carve out a time each day to read books with a strong rhythm (think Dr. Seuss), and also choose books that include hand-movements or fingerplays—all of which support language and memory.
Check out lists of music and more ideas on the blog: Link in bio

HOW MUSIC BUILDS MEMORY SKILLS IN CHILDREN When c

HOW MUSIC BUILDS MEMORY SKILLS IN CHILDREN When children dance, sing, march, whistle or move to the music, they are not just having fun or playing—their brains are busy learning and processing information.
Play is a child’s work and these musical activities are building memory skills associated with learning.
When they play rhythm instruments, learn poetry with a sing-song rhythm—all of these encourage and build a child’s memory banks.
BUT WAIT! Children love it when parents join in—so turn on the music and dance and sing with your child! And check out the blog for 12 different activities that will help your child develop strong memory skills. More on the blog: link in bio

MUSIC AND LANGUAGE: HOW THEY CONNECT Did you know

MUSIC AND LANGUAGE: HOW THEY CONNECT Did you know that music has a powerful influence on a preschooler’s language development as well as his motor, listening, and memory skills?
If you want your child to be able to learn, process information and understand what they learn—they need these skills.
THE GOOD NEWS? Music exercises all areas of the brain responsible for motor, listening and memory skills—the auditory, visual and motor areas of the brain.
Check out these 12 fun music activities to do with your child ages 2-5 to increase these important skills for learning. Link in bio

NEW BLOG: CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR KIDS: 12 WAYS IT HEL $NEW BLOG: CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR KIDS: 12 WAYS IT HELPS WITH MEMORY & MATH (AGES 2-5) Did you know that music and math are connected? Mozart discovered numbers at age 3 and fell in love with those squiggly lines on the page. Children ages 2-5 cannot understand higher math, but they can process music. When they play rhythm instruments; learn to read music, sing and work mazes, draw geometric figures and copy patterns of 2-colored blocks—math concepts open up to them—particularly fractions. Check out this blog for 12 ways music helps with memory, math and more for the child ages 2-5: link in bio$

SUGGESTIONS, LISTS, & IDEAS OF ADDING MUSIC TO YOU

SUGGESTIONS, LISTS, & IDEAS OF ADDING MUSIC TO YOUR BABY’S ‘DIET!’ Included in the blog is a list of 12 specific pieces and CDs of classical music you can purchase for your baby. If you have Alexa and like to tell “her” what to play—that will only work up to a point—you can’t tell Alexa to play a certain CD. But don’t let your child miss out on some great music that’s not available on Alexa or Spotify.
Check out some amazing CDs I suggest for your baby on Amazon. No way to play them? Breakdown and buy a CD player on Amazon.
Get the details here: link in bio

HOW MUSIC COMMUNICATES LOVE TO A BABY Did you kno

HOW MUSIC COMMUNICATES LOVE TO A BABY Did you know that love is the most important emotion for a baby to feel? Research says a baby under one year will die without enough love. And one of the most powerful ways to communicate that love is through holding, hugging, talking and singing to your newborn.
Discover how singing, talking, reading, playing with your baby not only builds his/her brain—but will also build a strong emotional bond between you and your baby.
When a mother sings a lullaby to her baby, she is signaling to the baby that he/she is in a safe place, with someone who loves them and that it is safe to go to sleep.
Discover 8 activities to build a bond with your baby as you build their speech & language skills and even math skills—with music: link in bio

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