Drumming classes are a great way to have fun and boost confidence quickly Did you know that it only takes around five seconds to learn a drum rhythm? This is far quicker than the time it takes to pick up on the rhythms for other instruments. Drumming is an accessible activity for all children and […]
In this blog, Kids Music Beat Group Leader Miss Megan shares her journey to becoming a musical parent. When your toddler loves to sing, no task can be accomplished without song Whenever our toddler sees a shark, whether it be a shark at the aquarium or a dolphin sticker that looks like it could be […]
Music is one of the greatest activities for young children With so many benefits, it is exciting to see programs like Music Beat making music accessible to young children and allowing them to experience the joys of music in their early years! The opportunity to meaningfully incorporate music into your life is invaluable, and this […]
Does your baby or toddler wake you many times during the night? Do you have more than one child, with each waking you at different times? Does unbroken sleep seem like a distant memory? Then this checklist of five baby sleep tips is for you! Night waking can happen for many reasons, from medical conditions […]
Do you dream of a peaceful bedtime where you say goodnight to your baby or toddler without a peep? Do you think about, talk about, focus on (at times obsessing) over sleep? Do you worry about how little sleep your little one is getting (or not getting), how they are going to sleep, how often […]
One of the things I love most about making live music with Kids Music Beat families is hearing how my songs and ideas have become a part of their daily rituals and routines at home. These songs and activities are based on my research, or that of my colleagues in music therapy, music education and […]
When can my baby start music? I often get asked by parents ‘when can my baby start music?’ Is there an age when my baby is too young? The short answer to this is they are never too young to start music. Your baby is born ready for music. The longer answer is – it […]
Babies are hard wired to respond to music. In utero they are aware of the pitch and contour of their mother’s voice. Their mother’s heart beat is their very first experience of rhythm. And you’ve probably all seen your toddlers and preschoolers bounce around to music and shake or drum on anything they can get […]
At Kids Music Beat – the home of Boppin’ Babies – we actively engage children in music making each week. We are passionate about you and your child experiencing the joy that is making music together. To do this, we use our voices, bodies, props and a range of quality instruments. As a professional musician, […]
We have been asking parents what more they want to know about music and their little boppers, and also asking our staff what they love most about their jobs. We have put these together for you to provide this week’s tip – how to help your child gain confidence through musical play. This week, we […]