Our September theme is Children’s Music. The Music Lab stations for History, Listening, and Composition are ready! The Benefits of Children’s Music Music aimed at children offers more than just fun songs — it helps kids grow in powerful ways. Beyond academics, music builds social and communication skills. Playing instruments strengthens coordination, while patterns and…

Have you heard of music therapy? Did you know that music is one of the oldest medicines? Neuroscientist, award-winning musician and composer Daniel J. Levitin has been studying music and how it changes the brain. I was fascinated to learn about the work being done for some illnesses I didn’t know much about, but also…

This week our summer playlist is out! When you see our students, tell them how they did. I am always amazed how much their skills improve between each time I see them. This playlist is amazing as always. We can’t wait until the next time we get to showcase our students and their capabilities.

The unmistakable sound of yodeling—rapidly flipping between chest voice and head voice—has long been associated with the snow-capped peaks of the European Alps. But this unique vocal technique began not as art, but as function: yodeling was originally a practical method of communication, designed to carry across vast, mountainous terrain. What makes yodeling so distinct…

I love to read the students’ comments on the monthly theme. It’s a great way to know what they’re learning from the history and listening stations. My favorite this month is from Noah – “didn’t know he was in the sixties and is dead” I’m sure there’s context to this but I feel the same…