Classes start next week for the new semester!

A few reminders for next week!  Newsletter  

I opened a new Sound Beginnings class at 9:15am on Tuesday, if anyone is interested in that time slot, let me know!  

:) Ms. Robin

Sound Beginnings News

What a wonderful semester in White Horses we had!  Children ages 0-4 years were able to practice letters, numbers, colors, a major scale, solfege hand signs, instrument identification, rhythm, vocal training and so much more!
We learned 2 Smart Moves dances and had lots of fun while experiencing classical music, identifying composers, and using movement to be bullfighters and to jump with Tchaikovsky!
We used scarves, rhythm instruments, and a parachute to do some awesome movement activities to go along with our songs.
I can't wait to see all that we will do in Silver Buttons.  There is still room in a few of the classes that begin Jan. 6, 2015.  Don't delay, register today by clicking the tab above!
It is a joy to teach Sound Beginnings, thank you to all my White Horses, hope to see you in the New Year!  Merry Christmas, Ms. Robin

Music and Education

It is about this time when we all need a little encouragement, a reminder of why we value music as part of our children's education. This article does a great job showcasing some of the research and statistics of how valuable music is as a part of your child's learning. The time you take out of each week listening to their music with them, practicing with them, bringing them to lessons and the financial investment is absolutely making your child smarter! Read on here A Musical Fix for American Schools, a great article from the Wall Street Journal and an interesting video clip is included as well: Grammy Award-winning composer and violinist Mark O'Connor discusses the importance of teaching classical music to children on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero.  

There is so much research supporting this idea, that learning to play a musical instrument, especially at a young age,  actually changes the brain and improves learning in so many areas across the board.
With the busy day to day activities/school/upcoming holidays this time of the year, it is good to remember each time you are running late for Let's Play Music class or fighting traffic on your way home, you are giving your child a precious gift by allowing them to have this experience at a young age!  Thanks for sharing music with your child, each Sound Beginnings class you take or Let's Play Music parent day you attend is such a wonderful time of bonding with your child, and the learning that takes place is priceless.
Have a great week!
:) Ms. Robin

Parent Week this week!

I am so excited for Lesson 5 this week!

All the kids look forward to showing their parents what awesome music skills they are learning.

A few reminders, puppets can come to class this week, so if you haven't printed/cut/colored those, you have a day or 2 to complete this.

Also, I have updated the studio policy on the website. Please take the time to read this before class and be prepared to sign a copy for my file in class this week. Thanks!
 Looking forward to seeing all of you soon, keep practicing! Ms. Robin

 Have you subscribed to the Let's Play Music-Making Musicians Blog? Check out what was posted this week!

Parent Orientation

Let's Play Music Classes Monday Aug. 4th 5:30pm-1st year 6:30pm-2nd year 7:30pm-3rd year Please have 1 parent attend orientation for each class your child is enrolled in. This is a parent only night, we will be labeling/handing out materials and going over important info to help everyone have a GREAT year! Can't wait to see you Monday :) Sound Beginnings Classes Your orientation will be part of your first class the week of Aug. 18 So excited to see all of you then! :) Ms. Robin

Calendar is updated, Parent Orientation next week, and LAST sample class

Hope your summer has been full of fun and sun and you are ready to jump into our new semester of Let's Play Music and Sound Beginnings! A few quick reminders: 1. The calendar is updated for the year click on the calendar tab above to view. 2. Parent Orientation is next week, Monday 8-4-14 for all Let's Play Music students. 3. Sample Classes this week on Thursday at 10am and Friday 4pm for Sound Beginnings! Invite a friend :-)

Let's Play Music and Sound Beginnings park playdate!

Tomorrow, July 10 from 11am-1pm is the Let's Play Music park playdate at Boardwalk Park in Windsor.  Put on your t shirt and pack a picnic and come catch up with all your Let's Play Music and Sound Beginnings pals.  Ms. Kim and Ms. Robin will provide popsicles and hugs!  We hope to see you there all LPM students/grads/families/friends are welcome!  If you are new to music class this is a perfect time to see who is in your class for this year and meet a new friend.  

Reminders: 
July 15-last day to register for fall/order materials without paying an extra shipping fee, don't delay, sign up today!  Click registration button above to sign up for your class before it is full. 
 Mandatory Parent Orientation 2014
Monday, August 4th
1st year-5:30pm
2nd year-6:30pm
3rd year-7:30pm
Please plan to attend this very important meeting.  Thanks!  Ms. Robin

Just for fun!
Summer challenge 3
1.  Listen to your favorite puppet show from last year, do you still remember all the characters?
2.  Make your own puppet show!  Find a piece of music you like, and decide what the story sounds like and use your imagination to create your own puppets!  

Kid's Days THIS WEEK and more summer fun!

It is time!  Dig out your favorite Let's Play Music T shirt and have some fun on Tuesday, June 17 at the Promenade Shops at Centerra from 11-1pm.  The Let's Play Music teachers will be there with some fun activities (maybe one of your favorite puppet shows? ) and we love for our students to come to our table and say HI!  We might ask you to sing a major scale, so practice your Solfege!

Did you see what other fun you can have wearing your shirt this summer?  Traveling T-shirt contest 2014 is back!  

Also, next month, mark your calendar for the first ever Let's Play Music Park Playdate!
July, 10 from 11am-1pm at Boardwalk Park in Windsor.  Put on your t shirt and pack a picnic and come catch up with all your Let's Play Music and Sound Beginnings pals.  Ms. Kim and Ms. Robin will provide popsicles and hugs!


Reminders:

July 15-last day to register for fall/order materials without paying an extra shipping fee, don't delay, sign up today!  Click registration button above to sign up for your class before it is full. 

August 4th
Current Students:  Mark your calendar now for Mandatory Parent Orientation 2014

Monday, August 4th 

1st year-5:30pm

2nd year-6:30pm

3rd year-7:30pm

Please plan to attend this very important meeting.  Thanks!  Ms. Robin

Just for fun!  

Summer challenge 2

1.  Play your least favorite song from last semester on your bells or keyboard, is it easier now?  

2.  Show a friend or family member your favorite song or game from last year!  

Summer Happenings!

Hooray for summer, whether you are enjoying the beach or camping in the mountains, here are some fun music opportunities to keep your little musicians learning!

June 6 at 10:00am  Miss Robin's studio (near Promenade Shops at Centerra)
FREE sample class for anyone who wants to check out Let's Play Music (ages 4-6) or Sound Beginnings (ages 2-4.)  Let me know if you want to reserve a spot for your child by clicking the contact button above.

June 17 at 11am-2pm
Let's Play Music at Kid's Days Centerra
Come check out all the fun at the ARTS themed Kids Day and stop and say "Hi" to your favorite Northern CO Let's Play Music and Sound Beginnings teachers.
We will probably have a little treat for you if you wear your Let's Play Music shirt, but we might ask you to sing a major scale!

July 15-last day to register for fall/order materials without paying an extra shipping fee, don't delay, sign up today!  Click registration button above to sign up for your class before it is full.

August 4th
Current Students:  Mark your calendar now for Mandatory Parent Orientation 2014

Monday, August 4th 

1st year-5:30pm

2nd year-6:30pm

3rd year-7:30pm

Please plan to attend this very important meeting.  Thanks!  Ms. Robin

Just for fun!  

Summer challenge

1.  Play your favorite song from last semester on your bells or keyboard

2.  Learn something new!  

Here is a fun idea...

Play Let it Go from Frozen

Upcoming Sample Classes and Orientation dates for 2014

So excited to teach some Sound Beginnings and Let's Play Music Sample Classes this month.

Please come and check out this amazing program, dates and times are below.  A limited number of spaces are available for each class, please e mail Robin@singplaymusic.com to reserve a space for your child today.  

Friday, May 30 Sound Beginnings at 9:30am, Let's Play Music at 10am

Friday May 30 Sound Beginnings at 4pm, Let's Play Music at 4:30pm

It is never to early to give your child the gift of MUSIC!  

Current Students:  Mark your calendar now for Mandatory Parent Orientation 2014

Monday, August 4th 

1st year-5:30pm

2nd year-6:30pm

3rd year-7:30pm

Please plan to attend this very important meeting.  Thanks!  Ms. Robin

Sound Beginnings Sample Classes

If you have kiddos ages 4 and younger, come try a free Sample Class of Sound Beginnings Friday, April 11 at 9am at my studio, or Tuesday, April 8th at the Windsor Public Library at 10:30am Check out a video to see what a class is like: https://www.letsplaymusicsite.com/sound-beginnings If you would like to try Let's Play Music, contact me to try a free class! See what it is all about: http://www.letsplaymusicsite.com/videos Contact me for questions or more information Robin@singplaymusic.com Would you like to see which teacher lives closest to you? http://www.letsplaymusicsite.com/videos

Register now for Let's Play Music and Sound Beginnings!

I am so excited registration has begun for classes beginning in fall 2014. Come try a sample class at the Loveland Library this week on Monday, March 3 or Thursday, March 6th. We will be demonstrating our curriculum for Let's Play Music, (starting at 4-6 yrs) and Sound Beginnings (2-4 years.) If you would like to register your child for a class for fall, please click on the registration tab above and choose your class time for fall. Hope to see you soon!

I love to listen to you play!

Have you told your child that lately?  Especially when they are working hard at mastering chord transitions, or scales, or some other type of tricky piano skill?
You can not encourage your child too much, definitely push them to keep going, but do take the time to be genuine in your praise.

I remember playing the piano in high school, my piano was in my room, so I practiced in the basement most of the time.  I was rarely in front of an audience until our spring recital each year.  I was the oldest student, so naturally my pieces were much more advanced than the majority of 2nd and 3rd graders who were part of the studio.
My piano teacher had a gift for choosing music that would be appealing to the general audience, so I usually got to finish the recital with something that everyone just loved.
Hearing all the younger kiddos come up and say "wow!  I loved that song" and their parents encouragement and praise, was such a welcome change from my basement practice sessions.
It made all the difference and inspired me to go on.  The passion had to come from within, but the encouragement to keep going certainly comes from the outside as well.

This is a neat article with a great reminder to tell your kids, I LOVE to watch you play.
Six words you should say