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How to Use the Digital Tone Bell Songbooks
🎵 Make music learning fun and accessible! Our 8-Note Tone Bell Set paired with Digital Songbooks helps children explore rhythm, pitch, and melody with ease. From homeschool to classrooms to family time, these bells bring hands-on, colorful learning for kids of all ages. Start making joyful music today!
Let's Play Music
7 days ago2 min read


Quiet Keyboard Fun
Need a quiet way to practice piano? The Quiet Keyboard is a fun, portable tool for learning keys, chords, and scales—no sound required! Great for car rides, lessons, or quiet time at home.
Let's Play Music
Aug 292 min read


All About the Let's Play Music Online Program
Give your child the joy of music from home! Let’s Play Music Online offers a playful, guided curriculum for ages 4–6, combining pre-recorded video lessons, live teacher chats, and hands-on tools. Build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of music—no matter where you live!
Let's Play Music
Aug 263 min read


Free Piano Skills Videos for Kids (and Beginners of All Ages!)
Build confidence at the keyboard with our free Piano Skills Videos! Perfect for kids, teachers, and beginners of all ages. Watch short, easy tutorials on scales, chords, technique & more!
Let's Play Music
Aug 261 min read


Piano Lessons: Traditional vs. Let's Play Music
Choosing between Let's Play Music and Traditional private piano lessons? Learn the key differences in this blog.
Let's Play Music
Aug 223 min read


The Let's Play Music Annual Symposium: Coming Together to Learn, Grow, and Be Inspired
Every year, Let's Play Music licensed teachers from across the country gather for a truly special event... Symposium! This two-day gathering is more than just a conference, it’s a celebration of our shared passion for music education and the transformative impact it has on young lives.
Let's Play Music
Aug 223 min read


Nursery Rhymes III: Teach Coordination, Social Skills, and Music!
Discover how nursery rhymes boost coordination, social skills, and music readiness in our final post of the series! From finger plays to group games, learn how these playful activities build motor skills, foster connections, and lay a strong foundation for musical growth. Plus, don’t miss the bonus finger plays library for fun learning at home!
Let's Play Music
Aug 212 min read


The Music Is In Me: A Picture Book About Music Class
The Music is in Me by Kathy Wells celebrates a child’s journey of discovering music within. From lullabies and family songs to joyful classes in Sound Beginnings and Let’s Play Music, the story inspires confidence and self-expression. With Whitney Staheli’s engaging illustrations, children see themselves as musicians while exploring the magic of sound, play, and imagination. A perfect read for families beginning their musical journey.
Let's Play Music
Aug 192 min read


Nursery Rhymes II: Teach Reading and Math
In Part II of our nursery rhyme series, discover how these timeless verses boost reading, phonics, and early math skills! From rhyming patterns and storytelling to counting games and quantity words, nursery rhymes make learning fun and memorable. Don’t miss Part I on speech and vocabulary—and stay tuned for Part III plus a special bonus at the end!
Let's Play Music
Aug 152 min read


The Importance of Technique
At Let’s Play Music, we teach proper piano technique from the very start—without boring drills. From playful “Bubble Hands” for young beginners to engaging “Puppet Arms” for older students, our games, songs, and creative imagery help kids build strength, prevent strain, and play with confidence, setting the stage for a lifetime of joyful music-making.
Let's Play Music
Aug 143 min read


Composition Contest Winners 2025
We believe that the ability to compose is the hallmark of true musicianship and are delighted to witness the culmination of the vision of...
Let's Play Music
Jun 212 min read


Master Sight-Reading!
Want to be a Sight-reader? Some musicians have a great ear, some are excellent at reading, and at Let's Play Music we set our students up...
Let's Play Music
Jun 32 min read


Solfege Part IV: Moveable Do vs Fixed Do
We've talked a lot about solfege - because we've seen what it does for musicians. Be sure you see our other posts, beginning with the...
Let's Play Music
Jun 22 min read


Say it, Play it! Reading and Sight-Reading From the Staff
Boost your students’ note-reading skills with teeny tiny flashcards! 🎹 Learn our 3-step method—Say It, Play It, Lay It—and fun games like Bananagram, Go Fish, and Crazy Composer to make practicing notes on the staff interactive and exciting.
Let's Play Music
Jun 15 min read


Why Listening to the Music Matters
Music comes alive when kids know the songs! Listening at home helps children feel confident, join in fully, and build real musicianship through ear training and repetition. Whether it’s on the LPM app, downloaded files, or a kid-friendly player, giving your child easy access to class music sets them up for success—and creates joyful family connection along the way.
Let's Play Music
May 291 min read


Why Let’s Play Music Families Love the YOTO Player
If your child is in Sound Beginnings, Let’s Play Music, or Presto, you already know how important it is for them to listen to their class music often. Repetition helps them internalize musical concepts, memorize songs, and build strong listening skills that support brain development and musical growth. The Yoto player is a great phone-free way for kids to listen to their music!
Let's Play Music
May 272 min read


Instrument Families: Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, and Strings
Discover the magic of instruments up close with an Instrument Petting Zoo! Children can touch, play, and explore how sounds are made while learning about the four families: brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. From buzzing a trumpet to plucking violin strings or tapping rhythms on drums, kids experience music in a personal way. This hands-on approach builds curiosity, confidence, and a deeper connection to the joy of making music.
Let's Play Music
May 254 min read


Should We Practice This Summer?
Keep Your Child's Piano Progress Fresh Over the Summer! Summer is here, and while you’re busy planning family vacations, poolside fun,...
Let's Play Music
May 222 min read


Itsy-Bitsy Spider Fun at Home
The Itsy Bitsy Spider isn’t just a playful song—it’s a powerful tool for building fine motor skills, finger dexterity, and confidence in Sound Beginnings class. From washable-marker finger tricks to DIY spider puppets and climbing crafts, little hands get stronger while making music fun. Add rhythm games, piano connections, and sing-along storytime, and this classic rhyme turns into a full musical adventure for the whole family.
Let's Play Music
May 205 min read


The Social Benefits of Music for Preschoolers
sic is a powerful tool that helps people learn and communicate, and it also provides social development. For preschoolers, engaging in music through singing, dancing, and playing instruments cultivates social skills that help to set a foundation for lifelong connections.
Let's Play Music
May 174 min read
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