Music News

Jesse Hamlin - January 5, 2012
Drumming at the CMC
Drumming at the CMC

Improvisation—the spontaneous creation of music—is an ancient art practiced in

Kathy Butera - January 5, 2012

The Dalcroze method, also known as Dalcroze Eurhythmics, incorporates the basic elements of music—rhythm, melody, harmony—with body movement, to provide a multi-dimensional approach to music learning.

Kathy Butera - January 5, 2012

Through the Suzuki method young children master basic musical skills, improve listening ability, and acquire physical comfort with their instrument and with performing.

Stephen Shapiro - January 5, 2012

The most important goals of a program are to introduce young students to the basic elements of music: melody, rhythm, sound quality, harmonics, and pitch.

Cary Nasatir - January 5, 2012
Ezra by Seth Affoumado
Ezra by Seth Affoumado

If your child is already begging you for a drum set or wa

Anne Laskey - January 5, 2012
San Francisco Boys Chorus
San Francisco Boys Chorus

Singing helps children develop their inner wo

Kathy Butera - January 5, 2012
Guitar duo, little kids rock
Guitar duo, little kids rock

Is there anyone who does not enjoy some form of music?

Joseph Sargent - January 5, 2012
Music Friendly Home
Photo by Runder

Most teachers agree that the home environment is critical for young musicians.

Lisa Petrie - January 5, 2012
Alexis Alrich with two students at Crowden
Alexis Alrich with two students at Crowden

Before you choose a teacher for

Marianne Lipanovich - January 5, 2012

What is the ideal age for a child to start learning an instrument? The answer is: it depends.