How to Encourage Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
Read moreCello For Kids
Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them?<br><br>A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!
Read moreCreating a stimulating learning environment for private music lessons
As a private music teacher with a waiting-room area for students, I set out to make it a welcome place where some undirected learning could happen. Have a look at these tips for how you can create a stimulating learning environment for your private music lessons.
Read moreBreakdancing for kids
Your kids can find a new and entertaining activity where they can excel, try out breakdancing for kids! There are breakdance moves that kids can do, the simpler variations are safe and not as complicated as their counterparts. Basic versions of moves make breakdancing a fun and somewhat challenging endeavor for toddlers and children alike.
Read moreBassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In New Zealand, the New Zealand Double Reed Society offers a platform for amateur and/or professional bassoon players to learn more and share their talents. For kids who’d love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
Read moreConducting for kids
We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.
Read moreDrums For Kids
Is your child a budding rock star? Perhaps they can drum up some fame and fortune!<br><br>For kids, drumming can be a satisfying and fun way to develop their musical skills and release some tension!
Read moreModern Dance for Kids
Do your kids like to dance? If they enjoy movement but find traditional ballet too restrictive, they might enjoy modern dance instead. Sometimes known as contemporary dance, it originated in the early 20th century and has increased in popularity ever since. Modern dance has been performed on stages in New Zealand since 1977 and encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques.
Read morePiano for your Kids
Get your kids to start this amazing art form. They will learn one of the greatest instruments, and will at one stage be able to choose between the many variations it offers: jazz, classical, digital...
Read moreTrumpet For Kids
Looking for a loud, gutsy instrument that allows your child to make their mark in the school band?<br><br>By blowing through the mouthpiece and pressing different valves, your child can enjoy making music in a number of different styles!
Read moreBagpipe for kids
Let your kids connect with other cultures by playing bagpipes! Bagpipes are musical instruments that use enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. They are traditionally used to provide music for dances and funerals. Get your outdoorsy kids to play this loud instrument!
Read moreTrombone For Kids
Enjoy the distinctive sound of this popular brass instrument!<br><br>The trombone’s rich, mellow tone makes it popular in jazz and classical music alike!
Read moreBass Guitar For Kids
Let your kids channel their inner rock star with the bass guitar! Bass guitarists are a feature of most bands and although they are often in the background, their contribution to the performance as a whole is vitally important!
Read moreSaxophone For Kids
Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument!<br><br>. If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!
Read moreSinging For Kids
Does your child dream of becoming the next New Zealand music sensation?<br><br>Give your kids the chance to explore their talents with singing lessons!
Read moreJazz For Kids
Let your kids discover different music styles by introducing them to jazz!<br><br>Improvisation plays a big part in this music style which makes it great for creative kids who love music!
Read moreBallroom dancing for kids
Let your kids do more than quick step, and jumpstart their mastery of ballroom dancing! Ballroom dancing for kids can serve as a great family activity that both parents and kids can enjoy!
Read moreElectric Guitar For Kids
Could your child be the next Jimi Hendrix?<br><br>The instrument of choice in most popular music today, the electric guitar is perfect for any child who aspires to be a rock star!
Read moreClassical Dance for Kids
Get your child to learn classical dance, and let them enjoy this amazing art form... Grace, fitness, concentration, discipline, and agility are some of the major benefits this art form could bring to your child.
Read morePercussions For Kids
Let your kids develop their sense of rhythm with percussion instruments!<br><br>Anything that can be struck or banged can be a percussion instrument - the only limit is your kid’s imagination!
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