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Step 5: Simple Part Songs – (B)

Recently I’ve heard from some of you who are trying many of these songs and ideas. It is great fun to hear your stories and envision your process! Let me encourage you again that there really is NO specific “right… Continue Reading →

Step 5: Simple Part Songs – (A)

Up to this point in the organic process of learning to harmonize with our family we leaned on traditional forms (rounds and partner-songs) to help develop vocal independence and aural confidence.  But when facility had begun to gel with these… Continue Reading →

Challenging Rounds and Canons

Just like the “Magic Eye” puzzle, in which a 2 dimensional object suddenly pops into a new 3 dimensional one full of surprises and delight, Canons and Rounds are an easy portal into full blown harmony. Our family (and many… Continue Reading →

6 Steps to Family Harmony

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 →

Harmony at Home: Tips for Success

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 →

Quarant-Sing: A Chance to Sing!

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 →

Musings and musical memories

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 →

Why Sing?

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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