Music and Math Play Work Together!

There is no longer any doubt that there is a significant link between early music instruction and cognitive growth in certain other "nonmusical" abilities such as math, memory and spatial-temporal reasoning. In fact, studies focused specifically on music for young children even suggest that these cognitive gains increase according to the number of years that students engage in active music learning, and even that the younger children when they begin, the greater the gains will be!

Free e-book The Impact of Music on Mathematics Achievement by Deanne Kells M.A. Download your copy here

http://www.kindermusik.com/classes/downloads/ImpactOfMusicOnMath.pdf

Fiddlers are fiddling again!

Saturday at September 12th at 6:30 p.m. we are playing at the Zion Lutheran Church of Wallingford at the intersection of Pond Hill Rd (Wallingford) and Scrub Oak Road (North Haven) . Bring a picnic and join us!

Fiddle Camp 2009

Fiddle Camp Day two Amazing! Fiddle Camp Day 3............It's a Devils Dream going to Georgia via Cincinatti Racing through a Camptown on a Wabash Train while Biling the Cabbage Down. Wow! Today is Fiddle Camp Day 5......... Bridget says "Miss Sandie, we sound like a real orchestra". That's right Bridget, we do. To you and all your fiddle mates, Bravo. Please come hear us play on Sunday August 23rd, 3 p.m. Wallingford Gazebo Train Depot park.

What class should my child join in Kindermusik?

A great question............I always go by development rather than age in our Kindermusik........well in ANY of our programs at Keys & Strings. Children with a strong sense of independence and mobility but are under age 3 will probably be best in our Toddler program (Wiggles and Giggles) with a parent or caregiver.

If you are looking into nursery or preschool for your child (around age 3) and they are potty trained, then let's talk about our Preschool programs. Is your child in the 2nd year of nursery/preschool? We can continue with the Preschool programs or move forward into Young Child levels. Every child is different, every student learns differently. Give me a call at 203.265.1500 to discuss all of your childs options.......

I actually encourage this behaviour. Sometimes.........

Kindermusik Fall Session is Starting Soon!

Did you know that if you refer a friend who registers, you get a $10.00 credit towards your session? Start referring, and make sure they let me know you sent them! New session starts September 8th (day after Labor Day). Bring a friend to your next class so they can see what we are all about.

Fiddle Camp Expectations

Fiddle Camp is fast approaching..........and I'm sensing different emotions for the participants. The one expectation we (including me!) should have is no expectations. I want this to be fun. I want this to be enjoyable. I planned on all the group pieces to be easy to moderate for instant gratification. We'll do some ear training and playing by ear........but you also get the music to take home. If you want a solo for the fiddlestix debut, ask at your next lesson. We'll start working on that right away..........

Bottom line (or note) is to HAVE FUN! String with you soon!