Kathy's Music Pittsburgh

Earlier this year, our entire team gathered for a training focused on one simple, powerful skill: observation.

Led by Katie Henderson, master teacher and program owner of Music Connections in Illinois, we explored what it means to truly see what is happening in our classrooms.

To slow down.
To notice.
To become thoughtful observers and data collectors.

Because when we understand what a child is doing — how they respond, how they learn, where they are in the process — we can create more meaningful and effective learning experiences.

This kind of professional development matters.

It helps us grow as teachers.
It strengthens the experience we provide.
And it allows us to better meet each child right where they are.

At Kathy’s Music, we are committed to learning, growing, and refining our craft — for our students, our families, and our community. 💜






Music Connections Foundation presents KINDERMUSIK, Bloomington, IL

Spring Recital weekend represented so much more than a performance.

Students of all ages stepped onto the stage to share music they worked hard to learn. Some performed for the very first time. Others shared the result of years of steady growth, practice, and perseverance.

Our theme this year, Dream Big with Music, invited students to imagine more for themselves and discover what they are capable of achieving.

Because music lessons are not really about perfection.

They are about becoming.

One lesson.
One challenge.
One brave moment at a time.

And somewhere along the way, students begin to realize:
“I can do hard things.”
“I can keep growing.”
“I can dream bigger than I did before.”

That’s what this weekend was really about. 💜

Our favorite way to play peekaboo:

1. Using a translucent scarf or tissue paper, cover your baby’s face (or yours!).

2. Ask, “Where is _baby’s name_?” several times, then lift the scarf and say “There s/he is! Peekaboo, I see you!”

3. Wait for baby to respond with a smile, laugh, or vocalization.

4. Repeat

💡Add music to help hold their attention—you can stream "I See You" on the free Kindermusik app and follow the prompts!

They're not making noise; they're making neural connections!






Fourth Creek Musik

🎻 Welcome, Miss Abbie! 🎶

We’re so excited to welcome Abbie Dolan to our Kathy’s Music team! Abbie will be teaching Kindermusik Levels 3 & 4 as well as violin and viola lessons in both our Mt. Lebanon and McMurray studios.

Abbie is a violinist and violist with experience performing in orchestras, string quartets, and more—and she currently plays fiddle and sings with the Celtic band Kilrush! Her love of both classical and folk music brings a fun, expressive energy to her teaching.

She is passionate about helping students build confidence, express themselves, and find joy through music. Just recently, she shared her fiddling skills with one of our Kindermusik classes as part of our Introduction to violin unit. We can’t wait for you to meet her! 💛