MTMS Blog
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Songwriting Camp
Ready to take a five-day journey to write a song? Of course you are! It’s a great way to start working with music and lyrics in a new way. It’ll also give you an appreciation for all the music you hear over your favorite streaming service. (Who listens to the radio anymore? AM, FM, XM…
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Playing Music in a Group
Upcoming Rock Band Camp – a great time to try out all of these benefits – sign up for the week of July 15th from 12 to 4pm. More social interaction: Being part of a musical group brings people together. This can help against isolation and depression. It encourages the members to overcome shyness. Also,…
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June Theme: Mash-Ups
This month’s theme is hard to envision – mash-ups of music? But there are all kinds of music, and we love to find new ways to put it together. Try this playlist if you’re ready to keep up with the kids: (256) MTMS June 2024 Listening Playlist – Mashups – YouTube If you’re not ready…
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Summer Music Plans
As the school year winds down, we’ve been to concerts and many other events with music. If you’d like to share photos or videos, we’d love to see them! What are your current summer plans? How do you keep music fun and fresh in the summer while school is out? Don’t forget we have a…
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May Theme: Movie Themes
Many movies have a theme, a song that brings the experience to life and memory. This month the lab is exploring movie music themes. Some of them are old – think Wizard of Oz and An American in Paris, to more contemporary ones composed by John Williams. Think about your favorite movie – what’s the…