Tips to encourage your child to practice playing a musical instrument
It never ceases to amaze me how much difficulty some parents find in encouraging their child to practice playing a musical instrument. Very few younger aged students will practice of their own volition. Not many five year old kids will say to their parents “Now please excuse me, I am about to head into my room to practice the piano for the next hour or two”. However, we have found that the more actively parents are involved, the more the child will feel there is a reason to practice.
Read moreAccordion teachers
Get your kids to play folk tunes on the accordion! The modern version of the accordion is played by compressing or expanding the instruments bellows while pressing buttons or keys, causing valves (pallets) to open, allowing air to flow across strips of brass or steel. For fun and quirky kids, the accordion is the perfect instrument!
Read moreAt what age should my child start learning a musical instrument
As a Kindermusik Educator, this has to be one of the most common question I get asked from parents, especially when their child reaches pre-school and Kindy age. While there are always exceptions, in general, my suggestion to parents is to wait until their child is at least 5 or 6 years old. There are many compelling reasons for this - I've outlined some below - milestones by which most 5 or 6-year olds have or are beginning to achieve.
Read moreDancing for Kids
Get your kids to start learning dancing, and let them find the type of dance they really like. There are many types of dances, from classical, academic to contemporary and more based on creativity, but they all make your kids learn discipline, elegance and
Read moreClarinet for Kids
If your child is keen to learn a musical instrument, try the clarinet!<br><br>A standard fixture in school bands across the country, the clarinet is easy and fun to play and a great way to start your kids on a musical instrument!
Read moreCheerleading… Is There Really a Position for Everyone?
Cheerleading is a sport that celebrates diversity, encourages personal growth, and builds a strong sense of community. For any parent or caregiver considering cheerleading for their child, know that this dynamic and inclusive sport could very well be the perfect fit, offering not just a position on the team but a journey of self-discovery and lifelong friendships
Read moreThe Benefits of Dance: Beyond Just Fun and Fitness
Discover dance's role in enhancing kids' emotional, cognitive, and physical growth, promoting not just fun but holistic development. It's a journey of self-expression, creativity, and healthy living for every child.
Read morePreschool Sports For Kids
Encourage your kids to participate in physical activities like preschool sports!<br><br>Kids are naturally active and energetic especially during their preschool years (2-6 years old). As a parent, you may want to make sure that your kid?s energy is dedicated to activities that will benefit them. According to National Association for Sport and Physical Education, preschoolers should have at least an hour each dedicated to structured and unstructured physical activities for kids and no more than an hour dedicated to sedentary activities, sleeping not included. . Enrol them to preschool classes that include preschool sports and preschool games in their lesson plans so that they would have a fun learning environment.
Read moresalsa dance for kids
Introduce the wonderful Spanish culture to kids through salsa dancing! It is also a popular partner dance wherein your children can learn important socialisation skills!
Read moreCasting agencies for kids in NSW
Sign your kids up with a casting agency in NSW and kickstart their life of stardom! 'What seem like just fun activities for kids today might be a star career tomorrow for your talented child. Casting directors in NSW can make an everyday youngster into a star- they could be the key to big things for your family!
Read morePerforming Arts Workshop For Kids
Do your kids love to be under the spotlight? Then enhance their talents by sending them to a performing arts workshop!<br><br>Enrolling your kids in a performing arts workshop will teach them skills that they can apply in many ways. Hone your kids’ talents. They might also develop a passion for the performing arts in the future. Enrol them in a performing arts workshop!
Read moreAcrobats for kids
Let your kids dance their way to the top! Do your kids enjoy seeing acrobat performers swinging and dancing in mid-air? Are they fascinated by the sight of ballet dancers that perform astonishing dance moves and routines? If your answer is YES, acrobats for kids will most likely be best for them, as an extra-curricular activity or as a talent that they can pursue professionally.
Read moreBagpipe for kids
Let your kids connect with other cultures by playing bagpipes! Bagpipes are musical instruments that use enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. They are traditionally used to provide music for dances and funerals. Get your outdoorsy kids to play this loud instrument!
Read moreBass Guitar for Kids
Let your kids channel their inner rock star with the bass guitar!<br><br>Bass guitarists are a feature of most bands and although they are often in the background, their contribution to the performance as a whole is vitally important!
Read moreCello for Kids
Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them?<br><br>A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!
Read moreBallroom dancing for kids
Let your kids do more than quick step, and jumpstart their mastery of ballroom dancing! Ballroom dancing for kids can serve as a great family activity that both parents and kids can enjoy!
Read more5 reasons not to run away to the circus
Hey kids – don’t run away to the circus, just join your local circus school! Gone are the days when learning to juggle or fly through the air on a trapeze meant leaving your family behind to tour with a circus. These days, most major cities and regional centres offer recreational circus classes as a great way to have fun, get fit and learn amazing new skills.
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