Rounds are so much fun to sing! Our kids’ faces beamed as they began to sing their own melody within a musical piece. Most of us learned simple rounds like “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” during our childhood. In this… Continue Reading →
From earliest times, echo and repetition has been used in the compositional style of all historical classical music. It is also a very accessible “tool” with which to train the ear of singers (young AND old!) It can be “antiphonal”… Continue Reading →
Brad and I recommend starting to sing simple children’s songs in unison first with young children, and then adding echoes and partner songs as a natural result of increased musical interest. These can be ANY songs that your kids like… Continue Reading →
After years of family singing in private, we found ourselves performing for others in various situations. Our youngest, TJ, was 6. Mostly these opportunities were small: singing a blessing as “thanks” to a family with whom we had spent the… Continue Reading →
Tip #1 – Keep it SHORT. WINSOME. FUN. Make it something that your family can enjoy after the work of the day is done, like you would a favorite board game. Choose enjoyable songs at the ability level of your… Continue Reading →
Like so many of you, my husband Brad and I have recently experienced a complete CLEANSING of our calendar and TO DO lists – which had been overflowing with concerts, festivals, deadlines, recitals, auditions and responsibilities – all a part… Continue Reading →
I smile as I recall moments of family song with our three kids – so long ago (20 years now!) when they were 6, 10 and 13. Oh, I know – many of you know the three of them in… Continue Reading →
Making music regularly with others has been proven beneficial by scientific testing to promote brain health, improve cognitive abilities (both short-term and long-term memory) and increase the ability to focus in those who are young. It is equally powerful for… Continue Reading →
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