CEDAR FALLS - Most of the children in the Tuesday morning Kindermusik class couldn't point out a trombone or a clarinet. In fact, some of them still struggle with determining the difference between a ...

The Valdosta Symphony Guild and Valdosta Symphony Orchestra musicians invite children of all ages to learn about instruments of the orchestra in the annual Tunes for Tots event.

I assume my son must have had a least a couple of rattles or shaky noise makers during his baby and toddler years. I don’t really remember them, though. What I do remember is the thing we created for ...

As parents grapple with making the right or best educational decisions for their children, the questions about learning a musical instrument will often come up. Not just one question, but many. Should ...

One of the first senses children pick up on is sound — both the ones they hear (i.e. your voice or the booming bark of your family dog) and the ones they make themselves (cooing, laughing, babbling).

Whether it’s to provide relaxation or to develop coordination or motor skills, playing musical instruments is a great activity for children. Kids who have autism might find the skill beneficial, as ...

When it comes to choosing a toy for your toddler, you may get confused especially if your little one is fussy and has his own choices. That doesn’t mean you’re off the hook entirely, though. You still ...

Liam Viney lectures at the University of Queensland School of Music, where Professor Margaret Barrett, one of the study's leaders, is also Head of School. Dr. Viney was not involved with any part of ...