How to Choose the Right Instrument for Your Child What is the best first instrument for kids? The answer depends on your child’s age, interests, and personality. Most importantly, it should be an instrument they feel excited to explore. Pay attention to what naturally attracts your child. Do they sit down at every Piano they […]
Author Archives: MusicAdmin
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Feb
Feb
How Songwriting Helps Kids Express Big Feelings Songwriting can be a powerful tool for helping kids express emotions, especially when they do not yet have the words to explain how they feel. This past weekend, after our winter recital, something unexpected happened. I brought my 5-year-old daughter with me, not to perform, just to help […]
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Music lessons for kids in Brooklyn that focus on confidence, creativity, and joy For many parents (and former music students), the word recital brings back memories of sweaty palms, stiff formal clothes, and the pressure to play every note perfectly. At Musication, we take a different approach. While we value performance opportunities, we believe that […]
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Nov
Nov
Keeping Music Real in the Age of AI In a world where technology is advancing faster than ever and where songs can be written, sung, and produced by artificial intelligence, it is more important than ever to keep music human. Families who are searching for music lessons for kids often want something genuine, something that […]
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5 Tips On Making Practice Fun: How to Keep Kids Excited About Music We all know that practice is the key to learning an instrument — but getting kids to sit down and actually do it can sometimes be a challenge. At Musication, we believe music should always feel joyful, creative, and personal. With the […]
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Meet the Teachers Behind Musication At Musication, we believe great music lessons start with great teachers. What sets our team apart is that we’re not just teachers — we’re also working musicians, performing across New York City on a regular basis. This means your child learns from someone who is not only passionate about music education […]
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Nov
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Finding the right gift for kids can be tough—you want something they’ll enjoy long-term, not just for a week. Musical instruments like keyboards, guitars, or drum sets are a great choice. They’re exciting, inspiring, and offer endless opportunities for creativity. Plus, if your child is already taking lessons with us, an instrument helps them practice […]
music education, music therapy, musical instrument, practice, self-esteem
“That’s a Talent I Have!”: Music & Self-Esteem
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Nov
Nov
While we can’t yet say with confidence that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, we can breathe a small sigh of relief as variant-specific booster shots are widely available for people of most ages, and kids have safely returned to school and extracurricular activities. But what about the toll this global crisis has taken on our […]
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Sep
Sep
There are so many things to think about (read: worry about?!) with young kids: Language development, social and emotional intelligence, executive functioning, creative abilities and freedom of expression—the list goes on. Gross and fine motor skills are one of these super important developmental markers, and they start kicking in right away: from a baby lifting […]
music education, music therapy, musical instrument, piano lessons, practice, self-discipline
The Necessity of Music for Kids Today
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By now, it’s pretty much common knowledge that music has numerous benefits on child development: From language and motor skills to executive functioning, math aptitude, literacy, and focus, music is an incredible brain enhancer for kids (and adults!). But beyond IQ-boosting, music is also an important source of stress-relief and self-expression; music can be an […]