“Listening“ and “Hearing” mean two different things when it comes to music. “Hearing” acknowledges that sound is happening whereas puts meaning to that sound. During Workshop Week we asked our students to draw...
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There’s An App For That!
Have you heard of the Drum Beats + App? Download it now on your personal device, and your child can choose all kinds of fun steady beat templates to choose from. This is a great tool to use at home, if we have asked your child on their...
Read moreDance Benefits YOU!
Dance is a powerful ally for developing many of the attributes of a growing child.Dance helps children mature physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Physical Development: Dance involves a greater range of motion, coordination...
Read moreLong Term Benefits of Music Lessons
We have all heard that taking music lessons as a child benefits the brain in many ways, but did you know that those benefits have long term effects? Watch this 3 minute video below to learn more!...
Read moreHow much money did we raise during our fundraising concert??—
On February 28th, Myriad Music School and Dance Academy partnered with a local charity, Kids & Art to put on a magnificent concert featuring some of our teachers and advanced students. The night was a huge success with a packed house...
Read moreHere are our TIPS OF THE WEEK! We send little
Here are our TIPS OF THE WEEK! We send little tidbits out every week to keep our families informed about what is going on in class each week. Toddler Music: Hand-Eye Coordination: Playing instruments, such as sand blocks with a back and forth...
Read moreGuitar/Ukulele Quick Tip
If you or your child attends lessons at Myriad Music School and Dance Academy, chances are you have received a “Quick Tips” email pertaining to your instrument. These are usually practice tips that you can work on throughout the week...
Read moreProfessional Development Workshops: Learning Modalities
Here at Myriad we place a BIG emphasis on continuing education. One way we do this is to have clinics for not only our teachers but for interested teachers in our neighborhood! Our teachers had a great time together with author / educator /...
Read moreThe Benefits of Structured Movement
Did you know that structured movement is crucial for your child’s development? Motor activity is valuable in that it provides the sensory input that helps to organize the learning process. The brain’s mental and social functions are...
Read moreSecret Octave Technique
Here at Myriad, piano ergonomics and the way you use your arm, wrist, hand and fingers is a big deal for how we teach healthy piano habits. For our students who have hands approaching almost adult size, here is a “how to play octave tip” that...
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