It might sound a little ironic, but an often overlooked aspect of becoming a better musician, singer, and dancer is actively listening to music. Simply put, active music listening in a focused, engaged way. This is an easy, fun way to learn more...
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Myriad’s last summer camp performance, Oceans and Islands Explorers, was a complete success. Every single group of campers this summer, every week, did an amazing job. (Seriously, our teachers can’t stop talking about how much fun they had with...
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Hi everyone! Myriad’s August break is happening right now. Our teachers are taking time to rest, chill out, and enjoy time with our families. California’s a great place to take some time off, y’know? Not that there’s anything...
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Over the next few weeks, discuss with your child what they love about dance. What are their favorite dance moves? How about their favorite songs to dance to? And perhaps most importantly, how does dancing make them feel? One of the best and most...
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Are you familiar with the idea of different learning styles? Different students learn best in different ways. Myriad’s Super Star Young Musician classes are carefully crafted to give kinesthetic, auditory, and visual learners opportunities to...
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We’re approaching the end of our summer courses at Myriad. That means it’s time to start registering for Myriad’s Fall 2021 – Spring 2022 school year! Our courses will start up again during the last week of August. The next few weeks...
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It’s the peak of summer here in sunny northern California, and few things feel as summery for us as a bunch of happy campers playing music for their families on our outdoor stage. Today we want to give a big thanks to everyone who made our...
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Air is everything when playing the trumpet. It controls tone production, articulation, dynamics, musical phrasing, range and endurance. To get your air right, you have to get your breathing right. Here’s some pro tips from Myriad to take your...
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Did you know that signing your child up for music and/or singing lessons helps them do better in school? Well, the results are in: music lessons are linked to increased academic performance and higher IQ scores. Read on to find out why!...
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What do Neil Armstrong, Warren Buffett, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have in common? (Aside from being super famous and successful.) They all play ukulele! Just what makes this small, versatile little instrument so popular? Read on to find out...
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