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What Is Audiation? How Ear Training Helps Children Become Confident Musicians
Have you ever caught your child humming a class song around the house or clapping along in the car? Those adorable moments are actually signs of a major musical milestone: audiation. Discover what it means to "think in music," why ear training comes before the piano, and how you can support your budding musician with simple, playful games at home!

Let's Play Music
Jul 243 min read


Why Do We Teach Children to Transpose Music?
Learn how teaching children to transpose music helps them move beyond memorization, recognize patterns, and build lasting confidence at the piano.

Let's Play Music
Jul 222 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


You Are the Beat: A Full Recap of the 2026 Let’s Play Music Symposium
The energy was electric at the Let's Play Music Symposium 2026! Discover how our licensed teachers gathered to connect, dive into pedagogy workshops, celebrate major teacher milestones, and unleash the power of our childhood music curriculum.

Let's Play Music
Jul 64 min read


How Children Learn Music: Why Early Childhood Music Education Works
Ever wondered how children actually learn music best? Discover why learning music as a language—through singing, movement, and play—builds a stronger musical foundation and boosts early childhood brain development.

Let's Play Music
Jun 293 min read


How Let’s Play Music Measures Success — Building Confident Young Musicians
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 10, 20252 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 29, 20252 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 26, 20251 min read


Composition Contest Winners 2025
We believe that the ability to compose is the hallmark of true musicianship and are delighted to witness the culmination of the vision of...

Let's Play Music
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Scale Degrees and Chord Colors
A C chord isn’t always RED! Learn how scale degrees give chords different roles depending on the key. Explore triads, inversions, and how DO changes everything in this fun, color-coded breakdown for young musicians!

Let's Play Music
Apr 21, 20253 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


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


Making the Most of Music Lesson Time | Let’s Play Music
Let's Play Music maximizes every minute of your child’s lesson, every interaction with parents (you) and every procedure for our teachers.

Let's Play Music
May 24, 20245 min read
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