There will always be new tools and ideas, and some will prove very valuable, but we should not let go of the well researched and time pro...

If your child is learning an instrument, there must be time for both formalities and fun. Music cannot always be a chore.

Musical play ideas for teachers and families for Autumn - including simple songs to sing

There’s so many times in our lives where music is classed as “right”. We need to be mindful of the impact this has on children

Learning to listen and identify local birdlife is a wonderful activity for children of all ages. Here is a website to show you how.

The impact of music for unborn babies and how parents can start musical learning before birth.

What is most important about children can be learned only from children. Learn to observe and watch children, and listen, for the answers.

As parents we are faced with a world we cannot control. While this has always been true, the events of the last few years have faced us...

A rise in anxiety in society can often be linked back to how relentless our lives can be. How do we create space to rest and recover?

There is something about Julie Wylie’s Musical Play that is different. It’s not ‘just’ music, or ‘just’ movement, or ‘just’ play.

As parents (& educators) we spend a lot of time doing our best to grow children who have the resilience and capabilities they need for...

Driving together is a wonderful opportunity to sing together, making up songs, and getting children to think creatively. Here are some of...

When to start lessons, how to being learning and what to focus on when starting piano at a very young age are questions we receive all...

Musical Play ideas for a cold and rainy day, at home and in early childhood centres

One of the hardest things to do in any educational setting, but particularly in more intimate music group settings, is to allow enough...

Many of us hold a deep seated belief that we aren't one of the musical ones, that we somehow missed that gene and need to keep our...

“Rhythm stirs our bodies. Melody or tonality stirs our brains. The coming together of rhythm and melody bridges our cerebellum (the motor...

Julie Wylie is excited to announce that her 'The Power of Musical Play' training film is now available.

Today we started a six week Musical Play programme at a school in Christchurch. The children were totally engaged from the start.

Here is the outline of a Musical Play session – specifically for Junior School children who experience high anxiety.

Parents, don't forget about the value of taking time to daydream, to play, to rest, and to connect with nature – it is the simple pleasures.

Music is a fundamental building block to a child's life – but you may be wondering, what do children learn through Musical Play classes?

Don't forget Baa Baa Black Sheep! This is such a simple rhyme – and it has lasted the ages for good reason. Listen carefully to the patte...

Don't forget Row Row Row Your Boat! This age-old nursery rhyme may be an oldie, but it is a goodie for a reason.