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Why Let's Play Music Teaches Tonal and Rhythm Patterns
Discover why Let’s Play Music teaches tonal and rhythm patterns to help children understand major and minor, steady beat, meter, and the building blocks of music.

Let's Play Music
4 days ago3 min read


Why Does Homework Matter in Music Learning?
Homework at Let’s Play Music is short, playful, and designed for young learners. Discover how singing, listening, simple piano activities, and a few minutes of music at home help children build confidence, strengthen musical skills, and create meaningful family moments.

Let's Play Music
Aug 262 min read


How Puppet Shows Help Children Learn Music
Ever wondered why puppet shows are such a hit in Let's Play Music classes? Behind all the smiles and laughter is a carefully designed musical experience. Discover how puppets help young children build pitch matching, audiation, and active listening skills through the power of play.

Let's Play Music
Aug 243 min read


How much should my child practice at home?
"How much should my child practice?" Learn how simple, bite-sized home activities for Sound Beginnings, Let's Play Music, and Presto build music habits and long-term confidence.

Let's Play Music
Jul 293 min read


Why Movement Is Part of Our Classes
Learn why movement is an essential part of Let's Play Music classes. Discover how singing, dancing, and play help children build rhythm, coordination, listening skills, and a strong foundation for piano and lifelong music learning.

Let's Play Music
Jul 205 min read


Teach Rhythm to Kids with Bug-Themed Music Activities
Discover how bugs can make learning rhythm fun and easy! At Let's Play Music, kids connect speech patterns, steady beat, and sight to master rhythms with colorful, playful bug illustrations. Perfect for young musicians learning music notation.

Let's Play Music
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Why Kids Quit Piano Lessons (And How to Keep Them Motivated)
Why do so many kids quit piano lessons? Research shows motivation, support, and connection matter most. At Let’s Play Music, we flip the stats—students build joy, confidence, and whole musicianship so they keep loving music year after year.

Let's Play Music
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Halloween Music Activities for Kids — Play, Sing, and Learn Through Sound
Let’s explore how music, imagination, and a little bit of “spooky” can make learning come alive this Halloween! From dramatic puppet play to vocal adventures and a brand-new mystery sound game, these activities help children connect sound, story, and emotion—all through play.

Let's Play Music
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Why Classical Music Matters for Kids
Classical music isn’t just for concert halls—it’s a powerful, playful tool for kids! Discover how we bring symphonies to life in every Let’s Play Music class. 🎶✨

Let's Play Music
Sep 17, 20252 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 first one in our solfege series In this blog post, we will explore the two systems of solfege, discuss their benefits, and help you determine which option is best for your musical journey. Why Solfege Works The beauty of solfege lies in its simplification of complex musical ideas. By connecting syllables to specific notes, musicians can bette

Let's Play Music
Jun 2, 20252 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 29, 20251 min read


Subdividing Beats with Active Games
In Let’s Play Music, students move beyond keeping a steady beat to practicing subdivisions—elephant steps, lion walks, monkey chatter, and cicada chirps! Through playful chants, movement, and rhythm games, children learn to feel and divide the beat accurately. These fun activities build rhythmic confidence and prepare them for the trickier rhythms they’ll encounter as musicians.

Let's Play Music
May 15, 20255 min read


Is This Chord Red, Blue, or Yellow?
Is a C-E-G chord always red? Not quite! In Let’s Play Music, students discover that chords can change roles—red, blue, or yellow—depending on where DO is. Just like a person can be a mother, daughter, or granddaughter in different stories, chords play different roles in music. Learning this “magic of key change” helps students understand harmony and how songs move, travel, and return home.

Let's Play Music
May 12, 20252 min read


We Got the Beat! How are Rhythm and Beat Different?
Wondering what it really means when a song has a great beat? 🎵 Dive into the difference between beat, rhythm, meter, and tempo—and discover fun, hands-on ways to help your child feel and keep the beat at home!

Let's Play Music
Apr 28, 20257 min read


Incredible student, 10 Years after LPM!
See how Sydney’s success story after graduating from Let’s Play Music showcases the lasting impact of a strong musical foundation!

Let's Play Music
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Autoharp Practice at Home
Learn how to practice autoharp skills at home with the Let's Play Music app, book exercises, or even a fun DIY project! 🎶🎸

Let's Play Music
Feb 14, 20252 min read


Solfège: Part III - Learning the Why of the Hand Signs
Learn fun tips for mastering solfege hand shapes with playful mnemonics that help your child connect music with movement!

Let's Play Music
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Subdividing Beats: Jungle Rhythm
Help your child master subdividing beats with fun activities like Jungle Rhythm and rhythm games! Build steady beats and sync with music 🎶

Let's Play Music
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Identifying Minor and Major Sounds is a Key Skill
Explore major and minor sounds with your child using the "I've Been to Harlem" song and fun activities!

Let's Play Music
Jan 10, 20252 min read


How to Make the Most of Your Student Magnet Board
Make music theory fun and interactive with the Magnetic Student Staff Board! Learn, play, and explore note-reading in a whole new way. 🎶

Let's Play Music
Dec 30, 20242 min read
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