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Music and the Senses

What better way to start spring than to learn through music and our senses. Are you enrolled for classes in April?

“Experiences and sensations are learning.  Sensations form the base understanding from which concepts and thinking develop.  Therefore, sensory enriched environments are imperative to learning.”(Smart Moves by Carla Hannaford)

Multi-sensory learning is like glue for the brain.  According to Carla Hannaford’s work in Smart Moves, multi-sensory learning partnered with a positive emotional experience leads to learning, reasoning, thought.  That’s a Kindermusik class!

Kindermusik Classes use Music, Movement, and our Senses!

Each week in Kindermusik class we are using your child’s senses – eyes, ears, tongue, the skin, etc. – to build a foundation of knowledge.  It has been said that learning does not occur without movement, because the brain is not taking in information from the environment. As a result, your child is moving and learning and thinking and creating new ideas.

Sensory rich environments are also considered one of three major factors that lead to competency in adulthood.  What are the other two factors?

• Freedom to explore the environment. In our Kindermusik classes, we keep it simple:
  1) Be safe and 2) Be Respectful.
• Available parents that acted as consultants when the child had questions. That’s why Kindermusik includes parents in the learning process every week.  Parents are their child’s first and best teacher!

Compiled by Theresa Case, whose Kindermusik program at Piano Central Studios in Greenville, SC, is proudly among the top 1% of Kindermusik programs worldwide.

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Behind the music on Kindermusik recordings: Howard Levy

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Kindermusik International

Howard Levy is a featured musician on one of Kindermusik's recordings.

Musician Howard Levy has played with some of the world’s best musicians – from the innovative, future-forward stylings of banjoist Béla Fleck to Dolly Parton, Bobby McFerrin, as well as symphony orchestra musicians around the world with his Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica and Orchestra.

Howard is also a featured musician on two Kindermusik recordings: “Riding the Rails” and “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

Composer and arranger Jon Negus worked with Howard on the Away We Go! session. Here’s what Jon had to say about it:

When I was describing to Howard and the violinist (Peter La Bella) that “Riding the Rails” was going to be a duel between harmonica and violin, Peter said “Gee… I wonder who’s going to win that one….!”.

Howard was “off the charts” amazing even back then. A kind and gentle man who always educated while he played.

Musician, composer and arranger David Huff added this about the session:

Jon and I were completely awestruck by this man’s virtuosity. Though Howard got it in one take, Jon asked him to do it again just so we could repeat the experience of watching/hearing him play.

Howard is a world-touring musician, playing piano and harmonica. He’s also a dedicated educator teaching harmonica at the online school Artist Works. In this video, Howard talks about his musical beginnings.

Kindermusik's age-appropriate Hohner harmonicas

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Relaxation

Children learn many skills from adults, such as tying their shoes or reading a book. They must also learn how to relax, self-calm, channel feelings, and focus. With continued practice, persistence, and a little creativity, children learn not only how to relax, but also how to use this skill effectively every day, even in chaotic environments (Cox and Orlick 1996). Relaxing together with a little soothing, gentle music in the background will go a long way towards helping your child find his own calm amid the busy chaos that can be our lives.

TIP: Establish a Relaxation Ritual in your home, perhaps first-thing in the morning or just before bedtime. Turn on some quiet music and just relax with your child – holding them if they’re small enough or just cuddling up beside each other if they’re too big for your lap. Model being still and not talking, just breathing deeply and quietly enjoying one another’s company. You might also want to sing a simple lullaby to your child at the end. This will likely become a very treasured and much-anticipated time for you and your child(ren).

- Compiled by Theresa Case, M.Ed.

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We so agree Mr. Bernstein!

Teaching Baby Sign Language Before Speech

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Pattern Awareness | Minds on Music

Pattern awareness is crucial to learning and memory. Just as in reading stories, singing and rhythmic speech expose participants directly to the patterns of language, including rhythm, speech sounds, syntax, and rhyme.

Tips for parents:

Patterns are all around – outdoors, indoors, in colors, how we arrange items on the counter or table, and even on the clothes we wear. With patterns surrounding us, it’s easy to play “pick up” pattern games with your child. First, point to the pattern. Have your child identify the individual parts. Then work together to point out how it all goes together. If there are objects that can be moved, you can even challenge your child to create some patterns of his own.

You can even try learning about patterns with your Kindermusik instruments!


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The Power of Hello

At Kindermusik, we believe in the power of hello. So, each week, we begin class by singing: “Hello, hello let’s sing together!” Using your child’s name helps him make an emotional connection with the song and activity right from the start. It also encourages social interaction by inviting him to respond with his own greeting, such as a smile, wave, laugh, or even a little peek-a-boo. As an added bonus, it helps you learn the names of the other grown-ups in class, too! Everyday connection: Say hello to your little friends. Try singing hello to the people, animals, and objects you see around your house. Sing to Nanna…clap to doggie…wave to the bathtub, wave hello. Your child will love it and you will be encouraging social interaction, emotional connections, and even vocabulary development.

Developmental Benefits of Kindermusik

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It's Your Lucky Day! St Patrick's Day Kindermusik Playdate When Sunday March 17, 2013 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM PDT Add to Calendar Where Mia & the Dragonfly 1005 N Cordova Just north of Magnolia across from Porto's Burbank, CA 91505 Driving Directions Greetings!                   You're invited to Little Treblemakers St Patrick's Day Kindermusik Playdate for Babies and Toddlers Birth-2 years at a fun new babies store Mia & the Dragonfly in Burbank! Kindermusik with an Irish Accent; we'll sing, dance, and play instruments, and have plenty of Shenanigans!   Photographer Shannon Lee will be there to capture memorable moments.  And you'll go home with a shaker, songs and bubbles! #IrishBabyTreble    Space is limited, so click the link below to Register Now! Get more information Register Now! I can't make it If you have any questions, or would like to visit to regularly scheduled class please contact me.     Thank you.  I look forward to making music with you soon!     Have a Delightful Music Filled Week,    Patti James Little Treblemakers liltreblemakers@aol.com 818-953-4954 www.LittleTreblemakers.net www.Facebook.com/LittleTreblemakersLA www.MiaandtheDragonfly.com www.Facebook.com/MiaandtheDragonfly www.ShannonLeeImages.com www.Facebook.com/ShannonLeeImage

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