Desafiamos a dos de nuestros músicos profesionales a tocar el famoso Also Sprach Zarathustra en sus instrumentos habituales y luego en versiones de bricolaje de sus instrumentos. Nos encanta cómo esto demuestra que cualquiera puede hacer música en casa, incluso si no tienes ningún instrumento. Professional vs. DIY Haga sus propios instrumentos Percusión De todas […]
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There are so many amazing films that bring our love of music to the big screen. From biopics to documentaries, movies can be a great way to teach your children about music in a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a rainy day, sick day, or low-key night at home, these are our top kid-friendly movies about
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Would you like to introduce your children to classical music but you’re not sure where to start? We’ve put together a Spotify playlist of 14 essential pieces of classical music to spark curiosity and inspire your little ones. Read on below to find out more about each piece on the list. Ludwig van Beethoven- Symphony
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This is the perfect playlist for those early mornings with little ones. As the first rays of the sun are streaming through your windows and everyone is slowly waking up, turn on this playlist as a delicate way to start the day. Check out the videos below for a bit of information on each piece. Find our
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Explore the outdoors with this Spotify playlist. Hear the sounds of animals, of sun-spotted forests, of running brooks, and more. Read on to find out more! Camille Saint-Saens – Carnival of the Animals: L’Elephant Carnival of the Animals is a great piece of music for kids because it’s so easy to hear how the music relates to the animals in the
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Time to get silly with your family with this fun playlist! This music provides great inspiration for creative dance parties, outdoor family fun, or an upbeat game night. So put on your dancing shoes and let the laughs ensue! For more playlists, check out our online library of themed playlists here. Pytor Ilych Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker: VII-
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We’ve put together some great tunes you can play as a festive backdrop to your 4th of July celebrations! On this list, here are some orchestra pops classics (hey 1812 Overture!) as well as some tributes to America’s cultural heritage (West Side Story has amazing music). So pull out your picnic blankets and sunscreen and get ready for some musical fireworks.
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Children can be equally as affected as adults by the stressors in their environments, even if they are not always able to communicate it to the grownups in their lives. The following music can help your children (and you as well) maintain, or regain, a sense of tranquility and calm during difficult times. Play these
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Classical music’s calming effects are widely known and well-studied. Listening to classical music has been proven to enhance relaxation by increasing dopamine production and decreasing the production of stress releasing hormones. It’s no wonder why parents often play classical music for their children during bedtime or quiet time. However, if you head to the store
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Winter is upon us, with all of it snowy landscapes and frostbit mornings. For centuries, composers have been inspired by the beauty of the season. From depicting snow-covered trees to portraying the sounds of the frozen tundra, here are five pieces that will remind you of your favorite parts of winter. Check out the Spotify
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Check out the pieces below written by some very creative conductors and the weird “instruments” they chose to include. If you’d like to hear a playlist of music featuring unique instruments, we have two of them! Here and here. Find a full list of audio playlists, organized by mood and activity, here. Check out the
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Children can be just as affected as adults by the stress and anxiety around them, whether they are able to put words to it or now. We wanted to create a follow-up to our Music as Stress Management blog post, sharing ways in which music can calm the little ones in your life (and the
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