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.

Teaching music in a public school setting is one of the most rewarding—and sometimes challenging—jobs out there. With large class sizes,...

Turn your love of music and kids into a rewarding career! Discover how to become a Let’s Play Music teacher with step-by-step training, flexible studio options, and a supportive community to help you succeed.

🎵 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!

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.

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!

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!

Choosing between Let's Play Music and Traditional private piano lessons? Learn the key differences in this blog.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

We believe that the ability to compose is the hallmark of true musicianship and are delighted to witness the culmination of the vision of...

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.