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Educator Spotlight: Nancy Aasland
Below is a conversation between Minds on Music blogger Theresa Case and Nancy Aasland: Studio Director for Kindermusik Discovery. Originally posted on Kindermusik Internationals Minds on Music blog. Once you get to know Nancy a bit and see her beautiful heart for...
10 Ways to Get the Most out of Kindermusik
Pro tip!! Here are some tried-and-true ways to make sure you are getting the most out of your child's Kindermusik years, extending the value way beyond just the once a week classes Show up. Sounds easy enough, right? But we know it's not. We understand how busy life...
Our philosophy
Philosophy Based on the very latest research into children’s brain development, Kindermusik combines singing, dancing, listening, children’s literature, exploring instruments, creating and eventually reading music in a joyful learning experience for children and their...
Instruments
Instruments, instruments... A steady beat is the most fundamental property of music, and percussion enables immediate participation for children of all ages. We have an especially broad selection of age appropriate instruments... Percussion instruments are the...
Developmental benefits
Developmental Benefits In class, you’ll play, listen, sing (encouraged, but optional!), move, dance, and giggle with your child. It’s fun. Lots of fun. But the best part – your child will be learning and developing skills along the way.Each of our activities is...
The Kindermusik Way
The Kindermusik Way Simply put, Kindermusik is a gently structured, flexible curriculum that allows your child to learn and develop at his or her own pace. A trained, licensed Kindermusik educator seamlessly guides the class from one activity to the next. With...
Why It All Works
Why It All Works Behold the Power of Kindermusik Okay, we know we’re being a bit dramatic, but I’m afraid we won’t apologize. The research about music and children’s development is truly stunning. More and more, the eyes of the research community turn to music as a...
History of Kindermusik Discovery
History of Kindermusik Discovery It all started back in 1995 when repetitive strain injury forced Nancy Aasland to give up her ambitious dream of an Asssociate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto (ARCT) certification in piano. Nancy had always worked with children...