music education

What Would Life Be Like Without Music?

Music is the guardian of the heart and the messenger of our feelings. It is impossible to go a day…

2 years ago

The Importance of Music in Early Childhood Development

Most preschoolers love listening or singing along to music. Studies show that parents who create a rich musical environment do…

2 years ago

Why is RCM Grade 5 Theory so important?

In the last few weeks I have repeatedly been asked about the Grade 5 theory exam, so much so that…

2 years ago

The importance of learning Music Theory

If you’re playing a musical instrument, you may have been advised to learn music theory -  the study of the…

2 years ago

Why Music makes you cry?

Ever find yourself moved to tears by music? Mascagni’s "Intermezzo" from Caballeria Rusticana does it for me. How about you? Many…

2 years ago

Fun Facts about Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) is arguably one of the most well-known composers of all times. From his deafness and notoriously…

2 years ago

Musical Instruments and their Families Series: The Percussion Family

For the last three blogs we have been talking about musical instruments families. This families of instruments are related because…

2 years ago

Musical Instruments and their Families Series: The Woodwind Family

When we talk about musical instruments, we often talk about them as being part of a family. That's because, just…

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