Why learn a second language
Not more than half a century ago bilingualism or multilingualism was something to be frowned upon. Scientist believed speaking more than one language gave people a hard time distinguishing & switching between them and even slowed down brain development in children. Modern studies have contradicted this on many levels taking a closer look at changes […]
How to encourage creativity in children
In our previous blog posts we have talked a lot about creative activities and how they play an important role throughout life. Majority of people tend to think that creative talents are just something one is born with. Yes, it is definitely encoded in our DNA but there is much more to how all those […]
Spotlight: Tara Mahajan
In today’s blog we’d like to introduce Tara Mahajan. Tara started out as a student at Dea Studio just 4 years ago. During this time she took 60 minutes voice lessons weekly where she explored different genres and styles of vocal performance. Apart from singing she was also active in the musical theater class for […]
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 […]