Daily Archives: April 5, 2011

12 Reasons You Should Learn to Play the Piano

I was just doing some internet surfing – like I seem to always be doing – and I came across this really cute article. Check it out – I’m sure that you will identify with at least one of the … Continue reading

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Family Routines

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Wow – whoever wants to read about routines in this extraordinary month of December? [originally posted in Dec/08] Life with children can seem chaotic, at times even out of control. Establishing some basic routines can restore a sense of order … Continue reading

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W5 Presents: The Musical Brain

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W-FIVE Presents: The Musical Brain is a 6-Part Documentary on our brain and how music affects it.  “Why are certain songs so important to us, does music make us smarter, and why do we feel like dancing when we hear … Continue reading

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Piano Lessons Increase EQ (emotional intelligence)

KANATA, Ontario, September, 2009 – We often hear about how music lessons increases a child’s IQ but it also increases their EQ, emotional quotient. EQ is the measure of emotional intelligence including empathy, intuition, creativity, flexibility, resilience, coping, stress management, … Continue reading

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Decision Making and Self Evaluation Takes Practice

In a world where children face many choices, parents want children to develop their thinking skills so that they learn to make good decisions. Teachers and parents can use everyday opportunities in general, and music-making in specific to teach decision-making … Continue reading

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