Miss Jane's Music

03/29/2021

Happy Spring Break! Enjoy the well-deserved time off! Lessons and classes resume Monday April 5th!

01/16/2021

This looks like a great event for kids, and it has virtual tickets! Sunday!

Happening this Sunday! Join us for Beethoven Lives Upstairs LIVE at Pinecrest Gardens or from the comfort of your own home. Get your ticket today: https://www.orchestramiami.org/beethoven-lives-upstairs

12/07/2020

SING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH MISS JANE!

Join us for a FREE ZOOM Holiday Sing Along on Thursday December 17th at 5:30 p.m.! Gather up your instruments, dreydls and Santa hats and sing your favorite Christmas and Hanukkah tunes with Miss Jane! This event in completely free and open to anyone, so invite your friends, grandparents, cousins and other family from all over to join you Thursday December 17. Pre-registration is required; you will receive the ZOOM link 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

To register, visit: https://www.missjanesmusic.com/holiday-sing-along/ See you there!

10/15/2020

I have to say that the progress my piano students have made since the pandemic began has been nothing short of amazing. When other activities and school were cancelled they had more time to practice and they are still going strong! Music can calm and regulate while improving brain function. Let's look for the positive aspects of this unique period of time in which we are living.

Following this research, singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum has pledged to give away his piano to a worthy cause

10/01/2020

It is so hard to believe we are 7 months into a global health crisis. What we thought would be a temporary transition to online learning has evolved into a new way of presenting our lessons. Thanks to all the parents whose support and willingness to make the necessary adjustments helped our students have the optimal music education experience.

I have been asked whether or not I am re-opening, since schools seem to be headed that way. I have maintained that as long as social distancing guidelines are place, it is unrealistic – and unsafe – for us to offer our classes and lessons in person. Singing is not a practical option, since masks would be necessary; instruments could not be shared; and children would not receive the full impact of a music class the way they can online. Since we have a completely safe option in learning online, I don’t think it makes sense to offer a choice that limits what I consider to be a vital and important experience that helps to develop the young child in so many ways. While being in the same space as your children and engaging with them as I have traditionally done would be ideal, my concern for their health and safety is my highest priority.

With a full heart, I will not be renewing my lease at 211 NE 98th Street and will move out of the studio on October 31st. All classes and lessons will continue online. Although we long for and miss many aspects of in-person learning, the experience of learning music online has actually been amazing and the progress of our piano students, especially, has been remarkable!

Since bringing early childhood music to Miami Shores in 2008, I have met so many fantastic families! I am incredibly honored to have been the first teacher to so many babies in our community and I’ve watched them grow each year. I have seen piano students graduate and go on to begin their exciting young lives. Still, I feel that I have much work to do and want to help so many, yet, as with so much of our world today, it must be done in a different way for now. Even though we are physically apart, I still feel close to all of my students!

I look forward to the day that the pandemic is over and social distancing guidelines are no longer in effect. In the meantime, I look forward to building my online presence and serving a wider, global audience. The future is bright and full of potential for all of us!

Thank you for all of your support, and I love you all!

08/31/2020

A short, succinct video summarizing recent studies -- the arts matter! They are not just extra-curricular, they should be a vital part of every student's education. Enjoy!

What happens to our brains 'on art'? New studies—often backed by brain imaging technology—are beginning to dial in on the answers.

08/26/2020

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08/11/2020

Top 5 reasons to join an online music class!
🎵Family-bonding! Music-making is a great opportunity for parents to engage with their little ones, and you can do it from your home!
🎵Brain Development! Early childhood is a critical period for brain growth and music stimulates the neural pathways!
🎵An active, not passive screen experience! Children will sing, move, listen and play instruments!
🎵Language Development! At each stage of early childhood, music helps children to process, understand and express the spoken and written word, which transfers to reading music as well!
🎵Social interaction! Through the Zoom platform, students and see and talk to their peers as well as their teacher!

Drop in demo classes are running now, and the Fall Schedule begins September 8th! Join us at Miss Jane's Music! Find out more at https://www.missjanesmusic.com/