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Music is a birthright

By Piano Wizard Academy Team On April 19, 2010 · 8 Comments

Ever find yourself humming a song, or hearing a song in your head? Sometimes we find ourselves singing the same song over and over all day long, even if we can’t stand the song! The fact is, music is just a part of us. But what exactly is music? Looking the word up in a [...]

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“Tips for Sharing Music Across the Generations”

By Piano Wizard Academy Team On April 19, 2010 · 6 Comments

Tips for Sharing Music Across the Generations AARP: http://www.aarp.org/family/grandparenting/articles/goyer_the_beat_goes_on.html "Go as a family to hear music. Experience all kinds of music. Expose younger and older generations to a wide variety. Everyone doesn't have to like the same things, it's all about listening, discerning, appreciating, … and having common experiences. Elderhostel even has several intergenerational trips [...]

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“Piano Wizard Academy For Parents?…”

By Piano Wizard Academy Team On April 19, 2010 · 4 Comments

Jan here. Of course I love hearing stories about how kids have reacted to playing the Piano Wizard Academy. But one of my favorites of all time actually came from a couple of adult learners. We heard from some enthusiastic parents that they couldn't wait for their kids to go to bed each night so [...]

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“Learning “About” Music VS Learning To Make Music”

By Piano Wizard Academy Team On April 19, 2010 · 5 Comments

There are a couple of key concepts for non-music educators to think about about when trying to learn to teach music. Learning "about" music vs learning to make music. In other words, non-music educators often feel much more comfortable teaching facts about music history, music terms, or even basic theory, because this is what they [...]

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“Most Of Silicon Valley’s Key Players Are Practicing Musicians”

By Piano Wizard Academy Team On April 19, 2010 · 3 Comments

Jan here. The article "Music and the Mind" reported that most of Silicon Valley's key players are practicing musicians. Hmm, coincidence? I think not. With all the research showing that music helps stimulate the brain in myriad ways, these people are making a point to exercise their most important muscle. Are you? If not, [...]

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“Busy Dad’s Will Find Piano Wizard Academy So Rewarding!”

By Piano Wizard Academy Team On March 29, 2010 · 3 Comments

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