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

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.

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.

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. 🎶

Skate, dance, or wobble with Johann Strauss II! 🎻⛸️ Discover the Banditen-Gallop, learn about Strauss’s secret music lessons, and try your own galop moves at home. What story do YOU hear in this wild, fast-paced tune? 🎶

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!