Let's Play Music - Making Musicians

08/29/2026

Want to give your kiddos a cool perspective on the songs they hear in class? 🥁🎺

Catch this episode with master arranger Jess Soelberg as he breaks down the soundtrack creation process for "Tinga Layo." Hearing how each instrument, harmony, and countermelody was intentionally layered makes listening in class even more exciting!

Stream the episode now: 👇
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GJ95B2JE0uc1bHnKPBxfg

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08/28/2026

Does your student have a magnet board and need some ideas on how to use it? Print this list of activities separated by each year of the program!👏

Comment IDEA SHEET below for the link ⬇️

08/28/2026

Looking for a fun, interactive way to engage your young learners with music and literacy? 🎵📱

The Digital Sing-Along Storybook Full Set features 12 beloved childhood songs with vibrant illustrations and instant QR-code audio tracks—ideal for projecting in the classroom or practicing at home!

🛍️ Check it out in our shop now: https://www.letsplaymusicsite.com/product-page/digital-sing-along-storybook-full-set

This is the complete set of Sing-Along Storybooks in digital version! This collection features 12 beloved childhood songs, each beautifully illustrated and recorded with a sing-along audio track accessible via QR code. This is ideal for a classroom setting and projecting on a screen and using with o...

08/27/2026

Ever wondered what it’s really like inside a Let’s Play Music classroom? 🎹✨

From hands-on rhythm games to singing, movement, and purposeful play, every class is designed to help children grow as musicians while having fun along the way! 💛🎶

Want to learn more about how Let’s Play Music educates the Total Musician? Read the full blog on our site! 📚✨ https://www.letsplaymusicsite.com/post/educating-the-total-musician

08/27/2026

Ever wonder why our music classrooms are always full of wiggles, dancing, and movement? 💃🎶

Children learn best when their whole bodies are involved! Integrating movement into our music lessons doesn't just keep energy high—it helps young minds internalize rhythm, build coordination, and connect deeply with musical concepts. 🧠✨

Discover the purpose behind the play in our latest blog post!

📖 Read the full article: https://www.letsplaymusicsite.com/post/why-movement-is-part-of-our-classes

Learn why movement is an essential part of Let's Play Music classes. Discover how singing, dancing, and play help children build rhythm, coordination, listening skills, and a strong foundation for piano and lifelong music learning.

08/26/2026

Reading rhythms can be fun when bugs are the teachers! 🐛🪲🦋

Let's Play Music incorporates the philosophy that speech carries a natural rhythm, especially when put to a steady beat. Not only is our rhythmic notation system matched by sound to rhythm pattern, it's also matched visually by notation!

Swipe to see what we’re talking about! ➡️

08/26/2026

Who knew a cat, dog, elephant, and an apple pie could make piano theory so easy? 🐱🐶🐘🥧

Check out how we use stories and key groupings to teach the white keys in a way that sticks!

▶️ Watch the complete demonstration on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjwKI9OiUsI

✨ Bring the joy of interactive music learning into your home!
🔎 Locate a Let's Play Music teacher near you: https://www.letsplaymusicsite.com/find-a-teacher

Ages 7-12. In this segment of Making Musicians at Home, Miss Annale...

08/25/2026

Ever feel like you learn something new, only to forget most of it a few days later? You’re not alone! 🧠💡

It turns out our brains are wired to drop info they don't use right away. That’s where spaced repetition comes in. By reviewing new material at increasing time intervals, you lock concepts into long-term memory with way less stress and effort.

Whether you’re learning an instrument, studying a language, or helping kids master new skills, this simple timing trick makes learning stick!

Check out how it works here: 👇

🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaced_repetition

Spaced repetition is an evidence-based learning technique that is usually performed with flashcards. Newly introduced and more difficult flashcards are shown more frequently, while older and less difficult flashcards are shown less frequently in order to exploit the psychological spacing effect. The...

08/24/2026

Time in class is so valuable! Make the most of your time with your child by following these 5️⃣ tips!

Parents or a caregiver attend one lesson each month (or every other lesson for the 1st Year of Let's Play Music) with their child. This helps create a bond with your child, and it helps reinforce concepts taught. 👧🏽👩🏻

Swipe to see some tips that can make your parent day more successful for you and your child! ➡️

08/22/2026

What does true success in music education look like? 🎼

Piano skills are great, but total musicianship and a happy, confident child are the real end goals! Watch our team break down how we evaluate growth, support practicing at home, and keep learning fun through every stage.

Watch now: 👇
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbc6weOdVs0

Join Shelle Soelberg (creator of Let's Play Music) as she discusses...