Leisa's Music Place presents Kindermusik

"...playing, imagination and acting things out aren’t just fun. They are helping children learn how to think, feel and respond to their environment."

Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research suggests it can also help mental health Children have huge imaginations, and diving into them can lead to better emotional regulation.

"Our reactions to unusual sounds and sights can occur naturally, but grownups nurturing the listening skills, self-control (think: standing still to watch the hummingbird), and conversation it takes to really appreciate the beauty around us is critical for children."

5 Aesthetic Awareness Activities for Kids Building aesthetic awareness goes hand-in-hand with developing listening skills, self-control, and more. Here are 5 easy ways to get started...

There are so many joyful musical sounds in a Kindermusik class. When the instruments come out, the smiles do, too! 🎶

Music is a balm for the heart AND mind. Young brains are searching for order, and music helps make those connections that are essential to early childhood development and school readiness.
Yehudi Menuhin

"New research suggests rhythmic tunes trigger synchronized eyeblinks and automatic bopping or swaying."

Music even makes you blink to the beat Rhythmic tunes trigger synchronized eyeblinks and automatic bopping or swaying, new research suggests

This is a great article on how music opens the door for more conversations with little ones!

More Than a Song: How Music Opens the Door to More Conversations Music is a powerful “instrument” for fostering early literacy, language development, vocabulary acquisition, and reading readiness

You don't have to be a parent to attend! Bonding with all types of caregivers and friends are important, and a Kindermusik class helps them unfold.

And with every note, there is a promise of growth. 🎶

This is why GROUP music classes for kiddos can be such a valuable experience early on.

When the harmonious chord progressions were played, researchers noted increased activity in regions of the brain associated with social perception, emotional processing, and interpersonal connection. Participants also reported feeling a more heightened sense of social connectedness."

Striking a chord: How music primes our minds for connection Listening to simple chord progressions during personal interactions boosts brain activity linked to social connection, a Yale study finds, offering new evidence that music may strengthen how we understand — and bond with — one another.