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We just recently met a huge milestone in the podcast world. This represents the amount of *Trackable* downloads/listens of The Greenhouse Music Podcast.
This is a full-on passion project. I work hard to provide high-quality educational content for kids, and this number represents those who believe in it.
I am so grateful for all my regular listeners in the following locations.
I don't know who you are, but I've noticed you're always listening to the most recent episode. You encourage every new story:

Anchorage, Alaska
Seattle, Washington
Semmes, Alabama
North Charleston, South Carolina
Osaka, Ōsaka
Dallas, Texas
West Union, Iowa
Kenai, Alaska
Phoenix, Arizona
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse

A new episode is being released tomorrow, so come join in on the fun.

Greenhouse Music Podcast series / Child / Classical musicThe Greenhouse Music Podcast is your go-to destination for fun and engaging music education tailored just for kids! Join us on a journey through the magical world of music, where each episode is packed with rhythm, melody, and stories that inspire young minds....

ONE LAST SPOT AVAILABLE
Our brand new Bluey-Themed Piano Series begins April 10th, and there is only ONE spot remaining before registration closes!

This playful special class is perfect for little learners who love Bluey, music, movement, and hands-on fun while building early piano skills in an exciting, engaging way. 🎶✨

If your child has been wanting to try piano, this is such a fun and low-pressure way to jump in!

📅 Starts: April 10th
📍 Limited to small groups
🎹 Only 1 seat left!

Message me today to grab the final spot before it’s gone! 💛

I have been cooking up something special for the next early piano learning series at Greenhouse Music.
I have built a Bluey Themed Piano Curriculum that goes along with the official Bluey Piano Book.
The book is adorable, and my toddler is obsessed!
This class is an intro to piano for your child. Using a loveable theme that will get them hooked!
SPACE IS LIMITED-this is a very small class.
There is a sibling discount available.
Message us to get started!
$140/Month
*Loaner Keyboards are also available to borrow.

Happy Birthday Mozart!

Jingle Wiggle Wonderland By Greenhouse Music Have fun getting those wiggles out with your kids! #hollysheartofchristmas#greenhousemusicpodcast #greenhousemusic Check this out here https://youtu.be/Vx48s1INcyQ?feature=shared

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TOMORROW
FREE MUSIC CLASS AT LITTLE ALASKAN
Who wants to wear Christmas jammies?
If I get ten people to comment they are coming and will wear them.... I will too.

What you can learn from the Christmas carol: Silent Night

Picture this: It's a cold Christmas Eve, 1914. The Western Front is usually nothing but noise. Gunfire that breaks the ears, shouting that scratches the throat, and the kind that never lets your shoulders drop.
I can imagine someone on that front was praying for a normal Christmas. Soldiers on both sides were far from home comforts, but many had a similar ache. I am sure, because I know I would be longing for home, or for the traditions that a "Normal Christmas" would bring.
I know celebrations could be the last thing on a soldier's mind. But it's hard for me to imagine that they didn't know what day had come.

The loud sounds of the trenches could have been the loudest to date, but it didn't matter, because suddenly the front heard nothing.
The world went quiet. Not because the war is finished, there was no peace treaty signed by world leaders. No one was suddenly safe and able to lay down their arms and go home.
But according to reports, it was because someone started to sing.

From the German trenches, British soldiers hear carols drifting across the cold night air. Some troops had set up small Christmas trees with little lights. And then a melody carries across the space between them that the other side knows by heart.

Silent Night...Holy Night, or really, the German version with the words "Stille Nacht."

Different language. Same song. Same ache in the chest of longing for peace.

When the singing ended, something changed. Men who have been told to see each other as the enemy begin to respond like humans again. In some places, soldiers climb out of the trenches. They meet in the open. They trade small gifts. They talk. In some areas, they even help bury the dead. They played games, not caring who won the game or the war. All that mattered was that they all felt a simultaneous joy. They all experienced a faithful Christmas Miracle in action.
Of course, the night ended, and the next day came, and the war continued.
Nothing changed... or did it? Someone experienced their last Christmas that year. Someone sang a carol about the birth of a savior with an "Enemy".
Someone played soccer with a man he saw in his crosshairs just hours before. And many had language barriers that prevented verbal communication.
But somehow peace surpassed all of that. Peace surpassed all our understanding.
To go from a war to peace in such a sweet moment and a small amount of time had to impact all those on the battlefield in a way that no one could imagine.
I think about the power songs and music have in humanity,and this story always comes to mind as a powerful example.

Silent Night is not about pretending life is easy. It is about what can happen when peace shows up in the middle of something hard. It is proof that even in the darkest seasons, hearts can still soften.

If you are carrying a lot this Christmas, let this be your reminder. The most meaningful moments are many times the quiet ones.

If you want the kid-friendly version of this story, plus a simple lesson and sing-along you can do with your children, listen to
"Holly's Heart of Christmas" Series on the Greenhouse Music Podcast is available on all podcast platforms.

Download the journey printable here: green.myflodesk.com/hollysheart