What is a Spirit Stick? Spirit Sticks are fun awards that Lewis Music Studio students can earn by completing tasks related to their instrument! The awards are shaped like a small “stick,” and they attach to a binder clip or key ring. Students keep them on their music bag or on their instrument case! The...
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music is by Newberry Honor Winner Margarita Engle and illustrated by Rafael Lopez. This one gets my enthusiastic thumbs up! Introduction This book is part of a preschool music kit that I checked out of my local library, and I am so glad that I found it!...
On Saturday we had a lovely recital at a local nursing home. Eleven students played, and each and every student did an amazing job, and the residents were just thrilled to have us! It was so nice to have such an encouraging audience. Enjoy some videos and photos of our special event. Trey played two...
Many of the students at Lewis Music Studio are five years old or under. This is great because they have so much potential for an entire childhood of music. I have noticed, however, that many children under five get confused between their right and left hands. They may be able to name them (and we...
Music is everywhere, and picture books are no exception. Some portray a popular children’s song while others tell a story about music, but all are sure to please! Hush, Little Baby: A Folk Song with Pictures– For the very youngest listeners, Hush Little Baby is perfect. As the little one grows older, they will enjoy...
