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Spooky Music Fun: Playful Ways to 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 233 min read


How We Measure Success in Let's Play Music
Discover how Let's Play Music redefines success in early music education. Learn about the 3 key areas we measure—Musical Understanding, Expression, and Joy—and how our low-pressure, playful assessments build confident, lifelong musicians. Find out what real musical success looks like for your child!

Let's Play Music
Oct 102 min read


How to Use Our 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
Sep 13 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


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 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


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 to do both! Sight-reading is the ability to look at music and play it correctly without having practiced it. How can you become better at sight-reading? A recent study surveyed MTNA-certified piano teachers and found that while 86% thought sight-reading was important, only 7% said they addressed it systematically with their students. So

Let's Play Music
Jun 32 min read


How to Care for Your Piano
Just got a piano for Let's Play Music? Learn how to care for it! From moving and placement tips to cleaning keys and tuning schedules, these simple steps will help your instrument sound great and last for years—perfect for your 2nd or 3rd year student!

Let's Play Music
Apr 32 min read


Motivation Based on Child Type
Discover how understanding your child's nature can make piano practice fun and stress-free! Learn about the 4 Types and how to support them.

Let's Play Music
Mar 72 min read


Improvisation Using Chords
Explore block, broken, and marching chords to elevate your music! Learn to improvise and create your own unique sound with Let's Play Music!

Let's Play Music
Feb 204 min read


Keyboard Geography Games
Learn piano keys with fun Alphabet Pieces games! Cut, stick, and play to master the white keys in Lesson 5 of Yellow Arrows.

Let's Play Music
Feb 182 min read


Play "Let It Go" from Frozen
Explore a fun, simple version of 'Let It Go' with your 2nd or 3rd-year student! Practice chords, improvisation, and favorite melodies. 🎶

Let's Play Music
Feb 32 min read


Crafting Alphabet Gems
Have you cut out your Alphabet Pieces yet? Don’t miss out on this fun learning activity! Let’s make them cute together!

Let's Play Music
Feb 12 min read


Practice Tip: Adjusting Your Expectations
Frustrated with piano practice? Try adjusting expectations to make progress smoother for both you and your child.

Let's Play Music
Jan 274 min read


How to Talk to Your Child About Practice
Want your child to love practicing music? Check out this post for tipsand strategies to make practice fun, meaningful, and successful!

Let's Play Music
Jan 66 min read


Piano Technique for Tiny Fingers
Teaching beginner pianists: Our program emphasizes creating well-rounded musicians, rethinking the role of technique.

Let's Play Music
Dec 13, 20243 min read


"Five Fat Turkeys" for Thanksgiving!
Get ready for Thanksgiving fun with 5 fat turkeys! Enjoy singing, playing, and crafting turkey puppets, plus music activities.

Let's Play Music
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Use the Correct Fingering
Muscle memory helps kids play piano chords easily. With practice and proper technique, they’ll learn to play smoothly and without thinking.

Let's Play Music
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Fun Finger Strength!
Does your little one have tiny fingers? Excited to play piano like siblings? Check out tips for strengthening those adorable hands!

Let's Play Music
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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