Music is everywhere! It’s a universal language that unites us, lifting our spirits with its irresistible rhythm. From chuckling at a toddler’s endearing dance moves to the joy of children belting out their favorite tunes, music becomes a vibrant part of their growth. There are numerous benefits of music education in early childhood. It’s […]
Playful Children Ah, play in the lives of children is simple and spontaneous! It teaches them so much about life, sharing with others, language acquisition and interacting with people and with their surroundings to name a few. Each playful scene is like a mini science experiment. I love watching the children in our Kids’ […]
As a new KMR semester approaches, this great weather has me in tune with how music is everywhere, from the spontaneous singing of children on the beach, the music in live events, to the music in cafés and restaurants. Ah! I just love it! Recently a colleague shared this picture from the Bishop Arts Center […]
You ever wonder why you can sing along to the lyrics of virtually any song you listened to as a teenager, but have a difficult time remembering what you had for breakfast this morning? It’s a phenomenon not lost on Marilyn Schwartz, the co-founder of Kids’ MusicRound. “Isn’t it fantastic?” she said. “That’s what […]
Modeling is such a powerful tool in early childhood learning – including music education. Have you noticed children quickly like to imitate what they see? What’s at work in the brain when this happens? In the early 1990s, neuroscientist Giacomo Rizzolatti, MD and his colleagues, from the University of Parma, first discovered mirror neurons in […]
What music do you most enjoy listening to? Is there a favorite song that brings back memories of a place and time? Is it Top 40 or jazz – bluegrass, country or classical? Music is the universal language bringing all people together. Listening to different genres of music exposes the children’s ears to a wide […]
Young children do not have it as easy as it appears. Sure, they get to play all day, but having to switch from activity to activity on your schedule can be quite stressful for them. Whether you run a preschool or you simply want to make your children’s lives at home a little better, it […]
You may be surprised to learn every child is born a musical human being. Yes, every child! You don’t need to be a trained educator to recognize musical responses. Musical talent begins in the simplest ways. Parents can easily observe many signs. Recently in a mixed-age class of children, I watched with amazement at the […]
I thought you folks might want to see one of our students in action! She’s been coming to classes for a while and obviously loves them! I love having these kids want their moment!!! Please enjoy! Joyce Twinkle (You’ll need to open in a new tab/window and use QuickTime)
Ever wonder how a name is chosen? Take Kids’ MusicRound, for example – a cute, very catchy name for a company specializing in teaching children’s music! I’ve never asked or just didn’t catch the thought process behind coming up with this terrific branding. Barbara told me the other day and it makes perfect sense! The […]