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Nov 17, 2020
What is Musical Play Really About? | Musical Play
Is Musical Play to grow a nation of orchestra players and future musicians? Well, the answer is no.


Nov 17, 2020
What if I Can't Sing in Tune? | Musical Play
Have you ever been worried that you can't sing? Has that ever held you back from singing to your wee one? If you answered yes...


Nov 17, 2020
Easy Weekend Musical Play Ideas | Musical Play
Here are 5 fun and hassle-free Musical Play ideas to entertain your kids on the weekend.


Nov 17, 2020
When the World is Unsettling for Your Children, Turn to Music | Musical Play
The world is an unsettling place for many of us right at the moment. Have you found yourself gravitating towards music you’ve listened to...


Nov 17, 2020
What Do We Do When it's Silent? | Musical Play
In an activity that is all about learning and discovering noise – you might wonder what we do in music classes when it is completely silent.


Nov 17, 2020
The Heart-warming Story of Oscar the Clown | Musical Play
This is the inspiring wee story of Oscar the Clown – a friend of 25 years and counting.


Nov 17, 2020
Musical Play Tip: Don't be Afraid of Repetition | Musical Play
Through our adult lens, musical repetition can sometimes seems, well... repetitive. But trust us, repetition is a good thing for the brai...


Nov 17, 2020
Autumn Music Inspiration for Babies & Young Children | Musical Play
Autumn is upon us and our music classes are so excited by the sounds, textures and new instrumentation that can be found around their gar...


Nov 17, 2020
My Experience as a Musical Play Tutor | Musical Play
Reflections about Musical Play with the Children from James St Pre School – by Sara Marra.


Nov 17, 2020
An Exclusive Sneak Peek: Professional Development Evening | Musical Play
As part of the Musical Play programme at James Street Pre School, Julie Wylie gave an interactive training Professional Development eveni...


Nov 17, 2020
Why is Musical Play so Important? | Musical Play
Musical Play is a natural means of supporting engaged and sustained relationship-based play. When Musical Play is used in a calming and...


Nov 17, 2020
Are You Struggling with Your Young Child's Daily Routine? | Musical Play
Here is how music can make your child’s daily routine so much easier!


Nov 17, 2020
Should We Abandon Nursery Rhymes? | Musical Play
Good old fashioned nursery rhymes. After all these years they are not outdated – rather, they have stood the test of time for a very good...


Nov 16, 2020
How Playing the Drums Affects a Child's Brain – The Science Explained | Musical Play
Drums play an important role in the development and arousal of our wee ones brains – here is the science explained.

Nov 16, 2020
0 to 24 Months: A Guide on How to Use Instruments Effectively | Musical Play
How you use instruments is so important. So, we have outlined how to effectively use different baby-friendly instruments at varying ages...


Nov 16, 2020
How Musical Play Creates Hope & Happiness | Musical Play
Musical Play creates happiness and hope in a community, especially when we teach with passion and a deep love for the families we work with.


Nov 16, 2020
A 15-Month Old Can Play the Drums? Here is the Secret | Musical Play
The musical abilities of children are amazing – even a 15-month old can play the drums if they are equipped with the right musical tools.


Nov 16, 2020
Why Every Child Should Learn the Blues | Musical Play
If you aren't singing the blues in your Musical Play – here is why you should start.


Nov 16, 2020
Why You Should Sing to Your Child, Even if You Can't Sing! | Musical Play
Whether you can sing in tune (or not), Julie Wylie encourages us to sing to our children anyway, due to the amazing benefits of Musical Play


Nov 16, 2020
How to Easily Teach Children to Play the Blues | Musical Play
It is important to use a variety of musical genres in your Musical Play – so, here is how we incorporate the fun rhythmic sound of the blues


Nov 16, 2020
Springtime Rhyme: Celebrate Spring with Daffodils | Musical Play
Anyone can follow this easy springtime rhyme: Daf, Daf, Daf-o-dill!


Nov 16, 2020
Chime Bar Notes to Familiar Songs | Musical Play
Children love to play their own compositions and simple songs. Here are the letter names of notes from the C major scale to help parents,...


Oct 1, 2020
A Quick & Easy Guide to a Music Birthday Party | Musical Play
A quick and easy recipe for a child's Musical Play birthday party.
Serves: as many guests as you invite!


Oct 1, 2020
7 Top Tips for the Best Teddy Bears Picnic | Musical Play
Teddies are wonderful for children’s Musical Play – teddies can line up, sit in a circle, dance with a partner and enjoy pretend picnic f...
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