Miss Kelsey’s top five music practice tips: It is a skill within itself to know HOW you practice your instrument when at home. Here are some ideas and tips to hopefully make practice feel a little more directed. 1. Always plan your practice and time it! Having a goal and idea of what you want […]
It seems too simple, but a quick way to bring a positive change to your family home is through music classes for kids. There are many wonderful things you can learn and implement later in the home that benefits both you and your little ones! So why music? Music is one of those things that […]
We know the profound impact music has on people, having thousands of children experience the joy of music through our group music classes since 2007. Our human experience is guided by the rhythms and melodies of everyday life. From the sound of birds calling as the sun rises to the sound of your child calling […]
Here are Miss Cassie’s top five kid friendly songs that adults can love too! I know what you’re thinking, ‘Please, not the ‘shark’ song again!” Don’t worry, I’m totally with you. The ‘shark’ song has its place, but today, let me take you away from your regular children’s songs, and show you a Whole New […]
Reflections of a full time working parent during a global pandemic “You can’t pour from an empty cup” – Norm Kelly Good on ya Norm! How true this statement is! As parents well know, being everything and keeping it together for the sake of your children and family is a full time job in itself. […]
Toddle is a game-changing child care centre comparison website which allows parents to search, discover and enquire all in one helpful location. In this guest post, Lee Price, Content Editor, Toddle.com.au talks to children’s behavioural play therapist Julia Challenor about ways to incorporate music in to your child’s day. It’s a natural instinct to sing […]
To mark Queensland Mental Health Week (5-13 October 2019) Kids Music Beat group leader Miss Megan shares her story of how music helped her cope with postnatal depression and bond with her baby. Have you ever wondered what it’s really like for other parents? What is happening behind the scenes of those cute little Instagram […]
In this blog Dr Vicky shares the top 5 things parents should look for in a children’s music program. In our research work, our aim is to identify consistent traits or elements across different music early learning programs that lead to quality outcomes. Young children involved in music making with their loved ones is chief […]
Babies are hard wired to respond to music. In utero they are aware of the pitch and contour of their mother’s voice. Their mother’s heart beat is their very first experience of rhythm. And you’ve probably all seen your toddlers and preschoolers bounce around to music and shake or drum on anything they can get […]
One of the things I love most about my work is the fact that I am giving the gift of music every moment of every day to families. And what a wonderful gift it is to gift. Research shows that music helps little brains to learn and grow, as well as supporting families to lead […]