MTMS Blog
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Band, Orchestra, and Beyond: Student Stories of Growth and Music
With school back in session, many of our students are returning to their band and orchestra programs — and we love seeing how their private lessons carry over into those ensembles. To get a better picture, we asked some of our students to share their experiences. Here’s what they had to say: Xavier (cello, New…
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When We Play Together: The Power of Collaboration in Music Lessons
Collaboration is at the heart of music—and of learning.At our school, music goes far beyond practicing notes alone. Students learn that the real magic happens when they listen, share, and build something bigger together. Collaboration shows up everywhere—whether they’re rehearsing a duet, teaming up in the Music Learning Lab, or bringing the energy of a…
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Highs, Lows, and Yodels: Student Reactions to August Theme
Last month in the Lab, our students explored yodeling music while learning about music genres from around the world. Yodeling flips between chest and head voice to make its famous sound. Some kids laughed, some compared it to rap, and others said it felt like “magic.” Their comments show how much fun discovery can be…
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Why Children’s Music Matters: Ella Jenkins, The Wiggles, and Sandra Boynton
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…
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Music as Medicine
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…