Category Archives: Music Benefits

Payment in Full

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

I have worked with the most wonderful families, having never had an issue with payment  for teaching their children.  In fact, I have some stories to share: Years back with my kids at home, I had a period of time … Continue reading →

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Try This!!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

I was watching the movie  “Fantasia”  the other day – one of my daughter’s favorite movies when she was young.  A wonderful animated film!  The are no words spoken just music! Eight classical music pieces performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra … Continue reading →

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….and then there was Silence

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

…after silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible,  is music.     Aldous Huxley Just a note to say Happy New Year to you all! In this new year, I am getting use to being an emptying nester – … Continue reading →

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Can Animal Feel Music?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Can animals feel music? Animals, just as humans, respond to music  –  soothing, relaxing tunes seem to calm them too. Music therapy has become one of the best drug-free ways to soothe the nerves of anxious pets.  For example, Harp … Continue reading →

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Music Therapy!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY? Music therapy is an interpersonal process in which the therapist uses music and all of its facets:  physical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic, and spiritual to help clients to improve or maintain their health. Clients do not … Continue reading →

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Little known piano facts…

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

A piano covers the full spectrum of all orchestra instruments, from below the lowest note of the double bassoon to above the top note of the piccolo.  The last key on the piano is C Anyone considering a career in … Continue reading →

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Six Benefits of Music Education

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Six  Benefits of Music Education Music Educaton Advocacy Resources 1. Early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning. It is thought that brain development continues for many years after birth. Recent studies have clearly indicated that … Continue reading →

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