by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Children, Music and Healing
Establish a Routine at Bedtime and Be Consistent. Sing lullabies, give your baby a bath or read a book. The routine helps the baby relax, feel safe, and is also a signal that it’s time for sleep. Use the Same Music Each Time You Put Your Baby to Sleep When a soothing...
by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Children, Music and Healing
MUSIC CAN INSTANTLY CHANGE YOUR MOOD AND FEELINGS The cells of your body respond to music. There is practically no other cultural activity that is so pervasive, shaping and controlling human behavior with invisible vibrations. Certain types of music contribute to your...
by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Aging, Music and Children, Music and Healing, Music and Intelligence
There are many factors that can make someone want to learn to play an instrument. Among the most common could be an inherent passion for music, the simple enjoyment of the craft, or a sense of pride in creating something aesthetically pleasing. But have you ever...
by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Children, Music and Healing, Music and Intelligence
What Is Next After Choosing a Musical Instrument and Finding the Right Teacher? The biggest challenge in handling children’s music lessons is getting them to practice. As a harp and piano teacher, I have never experienced a parent who said their child always wanted to...
by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Aging, Music and Children, Music and Healing
Senior Citizen Benefits from Playing the Harp Fran, a vibrant, curious woman, learned to play the harp as a senior citizen. She began harp lessons with me in her 80’s. Her husband had passed away, her mother was very ill and not expected to live much longer, so Fran...
by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Children, Music and Healing, Music and Intelligence
It seems incredible that something as enjoyable as music could increase your ability to learn, improve your memory and make your brain work better — but it’s true. Thousands of studies show the connection between music and the brain. The human brain responds to...
