Music and Mind

 

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I was speaking to a yoga teacher the other day – we were drawing similarities to the practice of yoga and music training, and how it affects our mind in the long term. Each must be learnt slowly but steadily, in slow increments, however, the satisfaction, the benefits, and the training you give your mind will last you a lifetime.

When pursuing an interest, there rarely is such a thing as an overnight success. Whether it is learning to play the flute,  yoga, or learning to play soccer, Practice, the “repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it”, does make Perfect.

What I love about our Kindermusik class is the way our music “practice” becomes effortless – in a social happy setting, a child’s mind is challenged, their imagination involved, their small successes shared.

And the benefits from music will be felt for a long long time – long after we’ve parted company.

 

 

You Are Your Child’s Best Teacher

Here at 7 notes Studio, we recognise that parents and caregivers like yourselves, are a child’s first and most important teacher.

Each activity in our Kindermusik classes are fun, engaging and age- appropriate.  There is sound research behind all that we do, so each activity we do in class aims to help address different areas of your child’s healthy overall development.

And we love to pass this on to our Parents and Caregivers – being able to continue what we do in class in the comfort of your home, or while driving in the car with your child, reinforces the fun learning, helps stretch and challenge your imagination, and strengthens the close loving bond you have with your child. So,

Be the best Music and Drama teacher your toddler could ever want!

Be the best Dance teacher your baby could ever wish for!

Be the best Language and Literature teacher your pre-schooler could ever need!

Together, let us make these first few years of your child’s life memorable, fun and educational!

We hope you can join us in one of our classes soon. Contact us on 0429 421 227 or e:wesimplylovemusic@gmail.com to book in for a Free Trial Class.

It’s one of the best things you could do for your baby, toddler or pre-schooler – give them a head start in life through Music!

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Music for Every Child

 

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http://preferredmode.com/tag/21-speed/ As a Kindermusik Educator, I see the power that music holds, daily. During Gathering time, children will tune out from the adult chatter around them. But that second when I break into our Greeting song, the children will literally lift their heads up, stop what they are doing, look for and attend to the source of music.

Arlene Leroux –  Licensed Kindermusik Educator

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A month of FREE preschool piano lessons in November, 2015!

Hi everyone,

As a special Christmas gift to the preschoolers and their parents, our Aveley-based piano studio is excited to announce a very special event – a month of FREE piano lessons for preschoolers between 3 and 5 years old who have never taken piano lessons before.

We are excited to introduce Wunderkeys program to parents, grandparents, caregivers and young kids and hope you will love it! As it is the only preschool piano program that makes children smile! Read more about the program offered by our piano teacher, Ms Elena here. To find out more about Wunderkeys program visit their website.

Happy music making time to everyone! 

Hugs and Cuddles

The Theme for our class this month is ‘Marvelous Me’ – all about our precious 2 and 3 year olds, as they begin to discover all about themselves –  their physical self (“Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”), taking enormous pride in what they can do (“Jump, Skip, Go & Stop”), and increase independence as self-awareness is reinforced (“You and I”).

As parents, we watch and marvel in wonder as our bundle of joy grow day by day and week by week, right before our very own eyes. But don’t worry parents –  here at 7 notes,  we give you lots and lots of excuse to cuddle, tickle, hug and kiss your Baby, your non-stop Toddler, even your Mr Independent Pre-schooler!  It’s actually been found to do lots of good for your child’s healthy development! (‘Hugs and Cuddles Have Long-Term Effects’, by newsinhealth.nih.gov).

So go ahead parents! Shower them with kisses and hugs in these early years! They’ll thank you for it as they grow into wonderful, caring and loveable little beings!

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Our fun start to Term 4

Term 4 is well and truly upon us, with our new unit, Marvelous Me, fittingly addressing our growing 2- and 3-yr olds, as they become physically and socially more independent, moving around the classroom with more confidence and agility, without mum and dad’s help. Alongside this is their increasing self-awareness, as they learn to differentiate distinctly between “I and you”, in our fun, giggly ‘peekaboo’ game during our “I See You” activity.

What better way to enhance their developing self-awareness than by taking time to explore our new book – “Hands, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” – an old-time favourite! We point and label the different body parts as we sing and follow the colourful illustrations of children caught up in all sorts of commotions!

Learning to identify correct names for our body parts helps build understanding of our amazing self and all kinds of movement our marvelous bodies are capable of!

 

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African Drumming – Holiday Workshop for Children and Their Parents

To our wonderful Families and Friends, 7notes Studio invite you all to come and join us for a morning full of Fun & Noise!
First, we’ll start our day with songs, activities and circle dance, then we’re off to make our very own Percussion instruments using recycled materials.

We then welcome Moses from African Music Circles and join him for a fast, fun drumming session. We finish off with some light snacks, tea/coffee and drinks. Then more free play for everyone!

Our Venue has limited capacity so please book as early as you can. Our Workshop is suitable for children 12 months to 12 years old. For safety and security, we need the presence and supervision of Parents and Guardians. Please bring clean large empty cans (for drums) and clear plastic bottles and unwanted uncooked pasta, oats or rice grains (for rainshakers).

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What is in music?

Did you know that one of the only activities that activate, stimulate and makes use of our entire brain is Music?! Making music benefits your child’s development in so many areas of their growing life, and what better way to introduce your child to Music than through Kindermusik!

We combine singing, dancing, moving, self-expression, storytelling, rhymes and instrument playing, to create a non-stop fun and engaging class for the whole family. And with your @Home Materials, you get to continue the music-making and fun activities at home too!

Remember, every child is very very musical from the very beginning. Babies talk in “musical dialogues” with their mums! Our Kindermusik classes is a great place to bond and create special moments with you and your child.

Join us and see why thousands of families world-wide choose Kindermusik for the whole family!

Come and book a FREE Preview Class today!

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A month of classes for $49 in August

It has never been easier to discover Kindermusik for your child!

Sign up for a month of Kindermusik lessons (including one set of digital @home materials, featuring tracks from the class, this month’s story, interactive educational games and activity pages) for $49 if you sign up until the end of August, 2015.

Find out what benefits there are for your child and for your family – simply come and enjoy.

Schedule your Kindermusik experience here.