Does drawing make you smart ?
Kids draw and those drawings often end up on fridges, parents showing them off to their family and friends over dinner parties. But according to a study conducted by psychologists at King’s College London there is more to your kid’s doodles than cute stories. Draw-a-child study suggests that drawing abilities at a young age can […]
Why encourage kids to use their imagination
Living in the imaginary world of having your head up in the clouds can often be used by some as an insult, implying that one is losing grip on reality. But those people know little about the range of beneficial impacts imagination can have on kids when it comes to accepting reality and handling it […]
A musical journey. Destination:London
Just two weeks ago our students set out on a journey all the way across the ocean with one goal: to perform and amaze new audience with their summer recital! First day was the day to get to know London so there was a lot of excitement among our adventurers! The day began with […]
5 best art apps for kids
Children of all ages enjoy drawing. But the problem every parent faces at some point is that those drawings don’t always stay on the paper – kids draw on walls, clothing or even their bodies with the same passion. Fortunately now there is a solution to this and it’s called mighty iPad. Correctly chosen drawing […]
5 best iPad apps for music students
Technology has never played a part as big in music as it does today. It has given us an ample variety of sound, precision and most importantly a fast and easy access to music in general. Music education is one of the parts that technology has been positively affecting throughout years. With so many new […]
What summer camp teaches your child
Summer is here and parents are facing a challenge again: how to occupy children during this holiday season and make it special. It’s time to rest and have fun, but in the meantime wasting valuable time at the age when child’s brain is in it’s most active learning phase doesn’t seem to be the best […]
How to choose a music instrument for your child
Children are curious by their nature and love learning new skills. For those who have shown an interest in music, choosing an instrument would be the most important next step. Here are a few important things to consider when choosing a music instrument for your child. Size Children’s choice of musical instruments is limited by […]
Motivating children to practice music or DOES CHEERING WORK ?
Getting children to practice playing instruments can be quite a challenge. This also could be a pretty sensitive subject because being forced by a teacher or a parent to practice might distort the entire relationship with the music and even totally discourage a child from enjoying it in the future. Addressing this highly important issue […]
Benefits of art education for children
Many people these days fail to see the importance of art education for children even though studies worldwide have irrevocably proven just that. In fact, being exposed to art is crucial for kid’s overall development, including understanding human experience and communication. Art is shaping and sharpening important skills same way as math and other sciences […]
How Playing Music Affects The Developing Brain
The way our brain work still remains mysterious to us but the fact is that every kind of activity we engage in has an affect on it. Out of its two hemispheres, the left one is responsible for our analytical abilities and logic, whereas the right one stands for creativity – it’s where new ideas […]