Private Piano Lessons in Gahanna

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The Book of John in Song - Chapter 8 - "Free Indeed" [Live] (feat. Kala Balch) "Free Indeed" was written from John 8:34-36 and is a part of "The Book of John in Song" Bible reading plan and album by Tommy Walker.SUBSCRIBE to the Bible R...

Children’s rhythm skills are strongly linked to early language and reading development. Studies have found that preschoolers who can clap, tap, or move in time with a beat tend to perform better on early literacy measures, such as phonological awareness and word recognition. This is because rhythm and reading share underlying neural processes involving timing, prediction, and auditory processing.

Brain recordings show that children with stronger rhythm skills have more precise neural responses to speech sounds, allowing them to segment words into syllables and phonemes more effectively.

In 2024, researchers extended this understanding by using a rhythm-based training game with elementary students. After six weeks, the children who practiced rhythmic tasks showed measurable improvements in reading fluency compared to a control group.

Scientists think this happens because reading is inherently rhythmic: the brain must synchronize to the cadence of language, anticipate upcoming sounds, and map them to meaning. Engaging in rhythm games or musical play seems to train these timing mechanisms, giving children a cognitive boost that helps reading come more naturally.

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Hello, everyone! (No, I'm not taking on any students.)
For those of you who remember all the delicious homemade goodies at our recitals, I am pleased to announce the creation of Jane's Tasty Treats! I'll probably set up a page soon; but in the meantime, you can reach me on my personal page if you have any questions. Most Saturdays, I will have baked goods available for purchase.

My phone broke. I was not able to transfer any numbers to my new phone. If you'd like me to have your number, please message it to me. Thank you.

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Now that all my piano families have been notified, I can publicly share that at the end of 2024, I will taking off my piano-teaching hat and put on - full time - my fiber arts hat.
See Hand-Spun by Jane.

I am no longer accepting new students.