Want to see one of the most famous Broadway productions without going to New York? Well, now you can- The Phantom of the Opera on tour! Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production is now on tour across North America and I just had the pleasure of seeing it here in Nashville at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) (catch a show before November 4th!) I brought my 11 … [Read more...] about The Phantom of the Opera Broadway On Tour
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Keith Urban- New Song, New Album, New Tour
Y'all know I live in Nashville, right? So some of you probably already assume I am a country music fan. Well, you're right! I grew up listening to country music. My dad's house was way out in the country, up an old gravel and dirt road, and thinking back to my childhood often evokes memories of me sitting out on the porch with the door open, because we had no air conditioner, … [Read more...] about Keith Urban- New Song, New Album, New Tour
6 Musical Toys For Kids With Great Sound Quality
We all love music. If you have ever seen a toddler start swaying along to music you realize just how innate our enjoyment is and how music really can move you- literally! Music can also be very educational for kids. From improving eye-hand coordination, to learning to hold a beat or melody, musical toys for kids have tons of benefits. Children love … [Read more...] about 6 Musical Toys For Kids With Great Sound Quality
What Is Music Therapy For Kids?
Have you ever wanted to learn more about music therapy for kids? Well today I have, Carrie Friddell MT-BC, a Board Certified Music Therapist to tell us more about what music therapy is and how it is helpful for kids. She works with children with special needs in her clinical music therapy practice, In Harmony Music of Middle Tennessee. Carrie also is a Music Together … [Read more...] about What Is Music Therapy For Kids?
10 Benefits of Arts Education
My son and I go to the theatre a lot. It is great bonding time and we have so much fun. This past week we got to enjoy the Disney show "Newsies" at TPAC Performing Arts Center in Nashville. Part of the reason that we go is because I love theater (having spent so much of my life on stage) and my son loves music and dancing. But the other reason is because I feel he should learn … [Read more...] about 10 Benefits of Arts Education
DIY Music Binder Tutorial- How To Organize Sheet Music
I came up with this tutorial for how to make an organized music practice binder for my son and I thought it may be useful to others. He plays piano for school and I needed to get his music sheets and music binder more organized to easily keep track of his practice records, sheet music, and music rewards. This post is brought to you by Post-It Brand. It features a fun DIY … [Read more...] about DIY Music Binder Tutorial- How To Organize Sheet Music
The Benefits Of Music For Children
If you were to ask my 4th grade orchestra teacher why he dedicated his life to teaching young children how to play stringed instruments, I assure you his answer would not be, “because it sounds so pretty.” Talking to him later on in life, he would say he loved the change he got to see in children. “You can see something light up, when the kids are really learning and getting … [Read more...] about The Benefits Of Music For Children