Keys & Strings Music Studio

Oh....the joy of being a Mother. Or a musical Auntie. Here is the first posting of our newest children! Ms. Joanna is doing great, and the girls are healthy. 5 lbs. and 5.7 lbs. Not posting their names here for privacy, but we'll put more information up in the waiting room. I see a Village class on my schedule very very soon!

As an educator.......I am hearing more and more excuses from students as they walk through the door. Before they even take their hat/coat/mittens off. As they peel the scarf from around their neck I hear the words I didn't have time to practice this week I was just too busy. Some of these children are 7 years old. I am sure that no child at that age is too busy to spend some time with the instrument that hopefully they chose to learn. It's not so much the lack of improvement that troubles me, it's the idea of making the excuse. My reply is usually did you have time to brush your teeth, eat, sleep, shower. They usually roll their eyes at me with a long yesssssssss. Then I ask did you do your homework for school? Another yes. Did you have time for tv, playdates, video games and they start to see where I'm going. Some say no right away. Some say a little. Some say yes. Parents and children make choices every day. Just taking a lesson once a week does not a music

Oh boy, can you believe this? Three major storms hitting us every few days. So, we aren't opening the studio. Surprise! Since I had three days already marked in the month of March for makeups only (no regularly scheduled lessons) I already have made March 9th our full makeup day. Your regular lesson time. So, stay warm, stay safe and I'll sing with you soon! Ms. Sandie

Another snow storm is a brewing! Please call the studio to see if Ms. Sandie has closed the studio. 203-265-1500

A great day to help YOU get ready for the holidays. Our Gingerbread workshop is always a fun event. Have Mom, Dad or even Grandma or Grandpa come with your younger child or children to our toddler/preschooler event from 10 - Noon. In those two hours they will enjoy one on one time in a Kindermusik type holiday class with instruments, singing and dance. Make a simple holiday craft and decorate a gingerbread cookie that Ms. Sandie baked herself! Enjoy some cider and sweets too. For your older child ages 5 and up you can do the drop off class from 12:30 to 2:30. Finish up your shopping, wrapping or take some time for yourself! All of the same activities but designed for the older child. Holiday Songs, instrument play and dancing. Let's turn into a snowman! Do a holiday craft and decorate a gingerbread cookie that Miss Sandie baked herself! Enjoy some cider and sweets too. Each event just $21.49 and includes all that is in description. To register onlinehttp://www.eventbrit

If you would prefer to register online, just visit http://kindermusikwithsandieseptember2010.eventbrite.com/