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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!

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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


Sing-Along, Play-Along! Free Printables for Little Musicians
Looking for an easy way to nurture your child’s love of music at home? Our free Sing-Along Storybook printable activities make music learning playful and hands-on! With coloring pages, rhythm games, and movement exercises that mirror our Sound Beginnings classes, your little one can explore melody, rhythm, and story-based music fun before stepping into the studio.

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Oct 132 min read


How Shared Music Time Helps Your Child Grow
Discover how singing, clapping, and playing simple instruments with your child boosts brain development, social skills, and school readiness. Learn why Let’s Play Music’s Sound Beginnings classes make music time joyful and powerful for families.

Let's Play Music
Oct 82 min read


Sing, Read, and Play: Our Sing-Along Storybooks
Bring storytime to life with Let’s Play Music’s Sing-Along Storybooks! 🎶📖 Each book combines vibrant illustrations, timeless songs, and free audio tracks to make learning fun and interactive. Plus, with YouTube videos to sing and read along, kids can enjoy music anytime—at home, in the car, or in the classroom. Perfect for building early literacy, rhythm, and confidence while keeping play at the heart of learning.

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Oct 63 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


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!

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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!

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Aug 152 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 22 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


Jack Be Nimble: 3 More Ways to Play
Who was Jack, and why was he jumping over a candlestick? 🕯✨ Discover surprising origin stories, then turn this classic rhyme into a fun, giggle-filled game that boosts your child’s literacy, rhythm, and movement skills—jumping, twirling, and leaping right at home!

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Apr 253 min read


Nursery Rhymes I: Teach Speech and Vocabulary
In Sound Beginnings, nursery rhymes are more than just fun — they help kids learn!

Let's Play Music
Mar 243 min read


Grow Your Studio with Our Programs!
Ready to grow your studio? Add fun programs like Sound Beginnings, Let’s Play Music, and Presto! Let’s chat and make it happen!

Let's Play Music
Mar 123 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 122 min read


The Musical Gift-Giving Guide
Discover delightful musical gifts for kids and teachers that inspire joy, creativity, and screen-free fun! Happy gifting! 🎶✨

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Nov 1, 20244 min read


Tips for Singing with Children
Unlock the joy of singing with kids! Check out fun tips to make music a blast for young voices. 🎤✨

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Oct 14, 20242 min read
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