Contact Info

Social Media: Baby Music of Abilene, FaceBook
When: Every Thursday, 5:30 pm
Where: St. Paul United Methodist Church
Who: Parent & Child (birth-4 years)
Cost: First Class is FREE
Phone: 325.829.4440/ 325.668.3189



Saturday, January 17, 2015

"New" Findings in Brain Development: Music study is IMPORTANT!

Notice that this study found that even a very early level of study will affect brain development for many years.  Today I attended the All Region (16) Orchestra concert and was so blessed and encouraged to hear the guest conductor point out to the audience that studying music boosts focus of attention, all manner and level of listening and motor skills, good manners, and especially (drum roll please) teaches students to follow through to completion and a high level of mastery the task set before them! Enough said!

http://mic.com/articles/108022/science-just-discovered-something-amazing-about-what-childhood-piano-lessons-did-to-you

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Parenting: Some interesting views

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/24/factor-in-childs-life-lasting-impact-_n_6372748.html?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000041

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Brain Training

Everyone knows we can train the body with exercise.  Did you know you can train your brain with music?  Did you know that you are not only learning to play an instrument, sing, or read music but additionally growing emotionally and behaviorally?  This Washington Post article explains an MRI study of children who study music.

Every Suzuki Early Childhood class teaches and practices behavioral skills (taking turns, developing patience, showing respect, etc.).  Every class has opportunities to express joy, honor, and polite assistance.  Come join us at Baby Music of Abilene!

Friday, January 9, 2015

Spring Semester Music Class, 2015

With temperatures barely in the 30's perhaps we should call this Bleak Midwinter Semester, 2015.  Tonight was our first class of the new semester and we had a new/old friend return for class, Mr. M and Mom.  His maturity since we last saw him in class is astonishing and all his efforts to play instruments, sing, and participate in the circle were enthusiastically praised.  We especially enjoyed hearing him count ducks and drums and spell "Moo" for the three cows of Ring Around the Rosie.  Way to go!

Sadly, people were missing tonight due to illnesses and fevers and other reasons, but we hope to see everyone next week at 5:45 or a bit earlier if you can get here.  Don't forget that this is one of the few Suzuki Early Childhood classes in the Lone Star State.  It is an incredible opportunity to feed little minds, stimulate musical learning, build motor skills, encourage pre-reading skills and so much more.  Baby Music of Abilene is committed to helping you learn more about educating your child and being a great parent.  Plus, we have FUN!  As I mentioned on our FaceBook page (https://www.facebook.com/babymusicabilene?ref=hl)  don't ever say there is nothing to do in Abilene with babies and toddlers!  We are here weekly, Spring, Summer, and Fall Semesters.
COME JOIN US!