My Music Starts Here

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Grounded in research and best practices for early childhood brain development and music education. Coming soon

06/05/2026

✨ New Blog Post ✨ // Summer budget deadlines are approaching. Before spending remaining grant funds on supplies alone, consider investments that continue creating impact long after the budget deadline passes.

The strongest investments don’t just add more “stuff” to classrooms. They strengthen teaching practices, improve classroom culture, and support better outcomes for children.

At My Music Starts Here, we help programs invest in:
🎵 Standards-aligned classroom resources
🎵 Meaningful professional development
🎵 Educator certification pathways

When evaluating purchases, ask:
“Will this still be making a difference six months from now?”

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06/01/2026

Interested in bringing music education outdoors? 🎶 We are too!

Learn how the Harmony Method™ transforms musical play into intentional learning for parks, schools, and community spaces.

Guided. Standards-based. Human-led.

Click the link in our bio to learn more!


05/30/2026

A personal story from to close out . 🩵

After having her first baby, Mary found herself in the thick of postpartum depression; exhausted, disconnected, and searching for something to hold onto. That something turned out to be a ukulele.

Music was a lifeline… and eventually, its impact shaped the way Mary showed up for her students too.

That’s the heart of what we do at My Music Starts Here. When educators experience music as a tool for their own regulation and healing, it transforms how they bring it into the classroom.

The ukulele is approachable, portable, and immediately usable, with your students and with yourself, providing:

🎵 Emotional regulation
🎵 Presence and connection
🎵 A community built around music

Your story might look a lot like Mary’s. 🩵 Pop a heart in the comments if so - we all need more reminders that we’re not alone!

✨ In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re giving away a Kala Ukulele Starter Kit — Soprano Ukulele, Online Lessons, Quick Start Guide, Kala App, Clip-on Tuner, and Tote Bag. To enter: follow both and and comment on any of our posts.

Photos from My Music Starts Here's post 05/27/2026

Why are communities embracing the Harmony Method™?

Because outdoor music experiences support learning, inclusion, creativity, and social connection. 🎵

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05/23/2026

✨ GIVEAWAY ✨ //

We are giving away a Ukulele Starter Kit, including a Soprano Ukulele, Free Online Lessons, Quick Start Guide, Kala App, Kala Klipz Black Clip-on Tuner, and Custom Logo Tote Bag! **Pictured here! Dog not included.**

We will select a winner from those who follow both and AND TAG a FRIEND in the comments of our related posts. Tag away!!

05/21/2026

Curious how outdoor music learning works?

The Harmony Method™ uses standards-based guided videos and hands-on play to create repeatable learning experiences.

Designed for schools, parks, and community spaces with instruments.

Watch the video and use the link in our bio to learn more!

05/18/2026

// 🎵 Big things are in the works at My Music Starts Here!

Mary and Mike have been busy in the studio recording brand new content alongside the incredibly talented LaLa, Tevin Davis, and so many of your favorite MMSH friends. These videos are filled with heart, talent, and music and we truly can’t wait to share them with you.

So, stay tuned and get ready to experience something special. 🙌

05/14/2026

At My Music Starts Here, we see every day how consistent musical experiences support:

🎵 Emotional regulation
🎵 Attention and engagement
🎵 Classroom community

For teachers, learning something like the ukulele can be just as impactful. It is approachable, portable, and immediately usable with students - and making music can support your own mental wellbeing, too.

In this video, a brief ukulele tutorial using just three basic chords 🎶

Small moments of music can create big shifts.

✨ We are also giving away a Kala Ukulele Starter Kit, including a Soprano Ukulele, Free Online Lessons, Quick Start Guide, Kala App, Kala Klipz Black Clip-on Tuner, and Custom Logo Tote Bag! We will select a winner from those who follow both and AND comment on our posts.

05/13/2026

Ready to explore music education beyond the classroom? We are too!

The Harmony Method™ supports learning, access, and connection through outdoor play. And, let’s be honest, we could ALL benefit from more time outdoors!

Designed exclusively for spaces in schools, parks, and communities! We’re thrilled to be a partner.

See how it works using the link in our bio! 🎶

Photos from My Music Starts Here's post 05/12/2026

🎵 & Mike kicked off the morning bringing music and joy to ALL of Rockbridge County Public Schools’ () preschoolers! From the beloved fingerplay Grandma’s Glasses to the always-exciting Stirring My Brew, the little ones were singing, moving, and smiling from start to finish.

There’s nothing quite like live music and a room full of happy kids! 🎶✨

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