Musical minds blog
Tune into our insights and perspectives on musical education for young minds.
How Do I Help My Kid Enjoy Books?
How Do I Help My Kid Enjoy Books? A parent asked me the other day, 'how do I help my kid enjoy books?'. Of course, my 'quick' reply ended up
Explorers Explained: 3 – Kodaly, Solfege or the Do Re Mi
Kodaly, Solfege and the Do Re Mi We love using the Kodaly repertoire and solfege hand signs in our music classes, you might know this better as the 'Do Re
Dance It Out!
Dance it Out! Instant mood lifters and living room party starters Welp, 2020. What a year. We all need some instant mood lifters and living room party starters. Dancing to
Best Sound Settings for Your Zoom Online Music Class
Best Sound Settings for Your Zoom Online Music Class Music classes are all about sound. It's important that the teacher and student can hear each other as clearly as possible.
Online Music Class Tips: #2 Play the Class Album
Online Music Class Tips for Parents It's all about the pre-class routine: #2 Play Your Class Album An easy way to signal to your child that their class is coming
Online Music Class Tips: #1 Have a Chat
Online Music Class Tips for Parents It's all about the pre-class routine: #1 Have a Chat Yes, I know, an obvious starting point for this series of tips and tricks!
Then & Now: Alice and Heidi – A Family’s Journey with Leading Note
Then & Now: Alice and Heidi I started taking my girls, Alice and Heidi to Leading Note classes nearly 18 months ago. Alice was 2 ½ years old, and Heidi
Children’s Books that Celebrate Diversity & People of Colour
Children's Books that Celebrate Diversity & People of Colour Being a Person of Colour mother I want to make sure my son, Kiko, grows up seeing differences as a beautiful
5 Life Skills Your Child Will Learn Through Music Classes
A music class teaches so much more than just music! Parents naturally think a group music class will teach one skill: music. After twelve years as a Suzuki music teacher,
Why Stick With One Activity For a Year or More?
It can be so tempting for parents to try a different extracurricular activity each term, and expose their children to as many different things as possible. Of course, you want
Explorers Explained: 1 – Singing Skills
Our Explorers program is designed to help the student to be school ready, and ready to learn an instrument. As part of this, we believe life skills such as sharing, turn
Explorers Explained: 2 – Inner Hearing/Audiation
Inner Hearing, or audiation, is the musical equivalent of being able to read and hear the words in your head, or being able to think in a language. When we
Our Music Classes Engage all Your Baby’s Senses – except for taste!
Are you a new parent who’s interested in trying a baby sensory class? Well, you’ve come to the right place! You might like to call it a baby sensory class,
Our digital doors are open – everything you need to know about our online classes
It’s fair to say it’s been a whirlwind few months for everyone in the wake of this pandemic. Amidst all of the changes, here at Leading Note we have been
“Wonder, Respect, and Effervescent Warmth” – A Parent’s Perspective on Leading Note
We have some seriously clever people in our Leading Note community, I love learning about all the families in our classes! Jen and her little boy have been coming to
Favourite Books for Sharing
It’s always special to share a great book with the little ones in your life, but sometimes it’s not possible to be in the same room. Lots of our students
Musical minds blog
Tune into our insights and perspectives on musical education for young minds.
How Do I Help My Kid Enjoy Books?
How Do I Help My Kid Enjoy Books? A parent asked me the other day, 'how do I help my kid enjoy books?'. Of course, my 'quick' reply ended up
Explorers Explained: 3 – Kodaly, Solfege or the Do Re Mi
Kodaly, Solfege and the Do Re Mi We love using the Kodaly repertoire and solfege hand signs in our music classes, you might know this better as the 'Do Re
Dance It Out!
Dance it Out! Instant mood lifters and living room party starters Welp, 2020. What a year. We all need some instant mood lifters and living room party starters. Dancing to
Best Sound Settings for Your Zoom Online Music Class
Best Sound Settings for Your Zoom Online Music Class Music classes are all about sound. It's important that the teacher and student can hear each other as clearly as possible.
Online Music Class Tips: #2 Play the Class Album
Online Music Class Tips for Parents It's all about the pre-class routine: #2 Play Your Class Album An easy way to signal to your child that their class is coming
Online Music Class Tips: #1 Have a Chat
Online Music Class Tips for Parents It's all about the pre-class routine: #1 Have a Chat Yes, I know, an obvious starting point for this series of tips and tricks!
Then & Now: Alice and Heidi – A Family’s Journey with Leading Note
Then & Now: Alice and Heidi I started taking my girls, Alice and Heidi to Leading Note classes nearly 18 months ago. Alice was 2 ½ years old, and Heidi
Children’s Books that Celebrate Diversity & People of Colour
Children's Books that Celebrate Diversity & People of Colour Being a Person of Colour mother I want to make sure my son, Kiko, grows up seeing differences as a beautiful
5 Life Skills Your Child Will Learn Through Music Classes
A music class teaches so much more than just music! Parents naturally think a group music class will teach one skill: music. After twelve years as a Suzuki music teacher,
Why Stick With One Activity For a Year or More?
It can be so tempting for parents to try a different extracurricular activity each term, and expose their children to as many different things as possible. Of course, you want
Explorers Explained: 1 – Singing Skills
Our Explorers program is designed to help the student to be school ready, and ready to learn an instrument. As part of this, we believe life skills such as sharing, turn
Explorers Explained: 2 – Inner Hearing/Audiation
Inner Hearing, or audiation, is the musical equivalent of being able to read and hear the words in your head, or being able to think in a language. When we
Our Music Classes Engage all Your Baby’s Senses – except for taste!
Are you a new parent who’s interested in trying a baby sensory class? Well, you’ve come to the right place! You might like to call it a baby sensory class,
Our digital doors are open – everything you need to know about our online classes
It’s fair to say it’s been a whirlwind few months for everyone in the wake of this pandemic. Amidst all of the changes, here at Leading Note we have been
“Wonder, Respect, and Effervescent Warmth” – A Parent’s Perspective on Leading Note
We have some seriously clever people in our Leading Note community, I love learning about all the families in our classes! Jen and her little boy have been coming to
Favourite Books for Sharing
It’s always special to share a great book with the little ones in your life, but sometimes it’s not possible to be in the same room. Lots of our students
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