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.

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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.

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.

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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.

In Let’s Play Music, students move beyond keeping a steady beat to practicing subdivisions—elephant steps, lion walks, monkey chatter, and cicada chirps! Through playful chants, movement, and rhythm games, children learn to feel and divide the beat accurately. These fun activities build rhythmic confidence and prepare them for the trickier rhythms they’ll encounter as musicians.

Is a C-E-G chord always red? Not quite! In Let’s Play Music, students discover that chords can change roles—red, blue, or yellow—depending on where DO is. Just like a person can be a mother, daughter, or granddaughter in different stories, chords play different roles in music. Learning this “magic of key change” helps students understand harmony and how songs move, travel, and return home.

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!

Not sure what piano to buy for Let's Play Music? 🎹 No need to rush—1st Year gives you time to shop! Explore tips for choosing the right keyboard or piano to set your child up for success before the Green Semester. 🎶

Looking for the right piano teacher after Let's Play Music? 🎶 Use our trusted Connections list and checklist to find a great fit who builds on your child’s foundation and keeps the music growing! 🎹

What if your studio was more than just a class space? Discover how group music lessons can help you build a lasting community where students thrive, families connect, and everyone feels at home—from toddlers to teens. Let’s grow something meaningful—together!

Let’s Play Music teacher Kara Olson joins Art Moore on the One More Time podcast to share how LPM develops complete musicians through solfege, movement, rhythm, and more. Hear how this fun, structured program builds strong musical skills in young students!

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!

Took music lessons as a child but can’t play? Discover if lessons are holding kids back and how to ensure they cover musicianship skills.