Not everyone grows up to be a musician, but you can still thank your parents for signing you up for music lessons. As it turns out, childhood music lessons provide many benefits beyond learning to play and read music! Here
It’s all about planning No, I’m not saying you have to start practice sessions with the last measure of your piece (that’s a thought for a different post). What I’m talking about is planning your long-term, and short-term, goals before
We know the last thing many parents want is to encourage more screen time, but if they’re going to have screen time let’s make is educational! It’s also a great way to increase their practice time with their instrument. With out
If your parents forced you to practice your scales by saying it would “build character,” they were onto something. The Washington Post reports that one of the largest scientific studies into music’s effect on the brain has found something striking: Musical training doesn’t just
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Mathnasium of Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, and Scarsdale Central Avenue! As a champion of the local community, we’re excited to partner with Mathnasium in our effort to engage Westchester more deeply. By working with
As a parent, have you ever had to ask your kids to practice? Does that sound like a familiar tune often met with protest? You’re not alone, but there is a good chance what they’re saying is not really what they
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Forbes Music Company Receives 2016 Best of White Plains Award WHITE PLAINS March 23, 2016 — Forbes Music Company has been selected for the 2016 Best of White Plains Award in the Education category by
Check out just a few highlights of our students’ incredibly artistic performances at our Winter Recital on December 11th, 2016 in Greenwich, CT. From Baroque to Folk and Taylor Swift to original compositions, everyone gave their best and the audience agreed. Many thanks
All our students gave amazing performances at our Winter Recital on December 8th, 2016 in Arlington, VA. Everyone had a fabulous time, and we were even presented with a few teacher performances! Many thanks to our participating Forbes Music Teachers, Mark, Angel and Danna. And special
New research shows shared music-making with toddlers may have benefits above and beyond those of reading. Source: Jamming with your toddler: how music trumps reading for childhood development