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Why Most Kids Quit Piano and How Let’s Play Music Keeps Them Playing
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.

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4 days ago2 min read


More Than Just Fun: the Sound Beginnings Workbook
Sound Beginnings is more than just fun—it’s intentional, research-based learning through music! 🎶 Every song, visual, and activity is designed to boost your child’s brain development, coordination, and confidence from infancy to age 4. Discover how music, movement, and play work together to build essential skills for life and learning!

Let's Play Music
Nov 142 min read


Why Let’s Play Music Uses Folk Music
At Let’s Play Music, every song has a purpose! 🎶 Discover why folk songs like “Sally Go ’Round the Sun” and “Say Say Oh Playmate” are powerful tools for developing your child’s ear, rhythm, and love for music. Learn how traditional tunes build complete musicianship—through singing, movement, and play!

Let's Play Music
Oct 232 min read


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


A 3-Year Musical Journey with the Let’s Play Music Program
Give your child a joyful start to music! Let’s Play Music’s 3-year program guides kids from playful first steps to confident, creative piano playing. Through singing, movement, and hands-on instruments, your child will build real musicianship—and love every minute.

Let's Play Music
Oct 52 min read


A Peek Inside Our Online Music Program
Give families a joyful sneak peek inside Let’s Play Music Online! See real lesson clips from our Red Balloons, Green Turtle Shells, and Blue Bugs semesters and discover how our play-based curriculum brings singing, movement, and music-making into your home. Perfect for homeschoolers and busy parents who want their kids to love learning music from day one.

Let's Play Music
Oct 12 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 172 min read


Let’s Play Recorder!: It will blow your mind!
The recorder is more than just a classroom instrument—it’s a powerful tool for building confidence, rhythm, listening skills, and a lifelong love of music. Discover why parents love it, how playful videos and activities make learning easy, and which tools can help your child succeed at home.

Let's Play Music
Sep 153 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


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


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


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


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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