Take Note Studio Blog

  5 Ways Kindermusik Makes Parenting a Little Easier... and A LOT More Musical! We want to let you in on a little secret. Although most parents choose to enroll in Kindermusik for their child’s benefit, after a few classes, they begin to realize Kindermusik is for  them,  too. Kindermusik really can help make great parenting easier... and a whole lot more musical and play-filled! Here are a few reasons why: ‌ You get a break.  We know that being a parent means more than just, well, being a parent. It means being a nurse, short-order cook, maid, chauffeur, activities director, photographer, diaper changer (and other related pleasantries!), personal shopper, hair stylist, and all around person-in-charge… 24 hours a day; 7 days a week. But for one moment each week in class, you can relax and let us inspire and support YOU for a while. ‌ Child development insight.  Each week in class your child will laugh, sing, dance, and play instruments while we equip you...

  Many are born with the ability to hear, but all are born WITHOUT the ability to listen. It is a skill we must practice, practice, practice.   Try this at home: Helping your child become a better listener Focusing on one sense at a time helps children strengthen their perception. Focusing on sound, for example, sharpens listening skills.Experts say that about two-thirds of everything learned is learned through listening.  When children are given an opportunity to practice their listening skills, they also enhance their abilities to focus and pay attention, allowing them to understand and interpret more of what they hear.   We give the children practice listening skills in every Kindermusik class through active listening(the ability to hear and repeat back what you heard with accuracy) to sounds, listening to our Quiet Time music, and following directions, for example.   Try this at home:   As you take a walk outdoors with your child, en...