DAD - a child's first hero
It is an ultimate goal of every family guy to be the best dad possible, and no matter how hard they try, all men find it hard to connect...
Super Mom
A new family calls me with an inquiry about a music class for a two year old. "Mrs. Xeller, my baby is extremely talented. She could...
Family Vacation - precious time!
Every winter, especially during snowy days, I sit in front of the fireplace, get my laptop and start planning the summer. Makes me feel...
Choosing an ARTFUL preschool
Montessori? Waldorf? Kindercare? Choosing the right preschool for your child could turn into a complicated and stressful process....
You cannot fake laugh with children
Genuine laughter, eruptions of joy, are generated by neural pathways and musculature. There is a big difference in how you feel after a...
Cell phone mania among children
Take a look around yourself. Going to the bank, endless faces in line staring at their devices. Your dentist's waiting room flooded with...
Music is fun
Whether it is a rush of emotions coming through your child, or a calming relaxation for the ear, music is a positive and exiting...
Music helps education
A study of the arts provides children with an internal glimpse of other cultures and teaches them to be empathetic towards the people of...
Zousan (teaching pentatonic scale)
And why do you need a pentatonic scale lesson? Because pentatonic scales are VERY useful in learning music theory, writing or arranging...
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both... Or, could I? Practicing three-four time versus four-four time...
