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Can Music Help Prevent Dementia? What the Research Says

Can music help prevent dementia? Emerging research suggests that regularly listening to music and playing a musical instrument may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and better cognitive health as we age. For those of us who have spent our lives making and teaching music, that may not feel entirely surprising. Music has […]

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Parent and baby participating in a weekly Mommy & Me Music Time class at Chambers Music Studio in Columbus, Ohio.

Musical Life Podcast Episode 33: Songs, Routines, and Smiles — Why Weekly Music Classes Matter for Babies

If you’re the parent of a baby, you already know that life can feel beautifully chaotic. Some days are filled with laughter, cuddles, and milestones. Other days, you’re simply working your way through feedings, naps, diaper changes, and the endless unpredictability that comes with caring for a young child. Amid all that activity, one of

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A Musical Life Podcast: Episode 31 – Why Music Lessons Might Be The Best Back-to-School Decision

Musical Life Podcast Episode 31: Why Music Lessons Might Be the Best Back-to-School Decision As back-to-school season approaches, families across Columbus begin asking the same questions: What activities should we choose this year? What will help our children grow? What will support them both academically and personally? Between sports, tutoring, clubs, and extracurricular activities, families

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A Musical Life Podcast: Episode 30 – Creative Ways to Keep Music Lessons Going

Musical Life Podcast Episode 30: Creative Ways to Keep Music Lessons Going Beyond the Instrument Every parent of a music student eventually hits a wall where motivation shifts. Maybe your child is suddenly consumed by sports , overwhelmed by demanding schoolwork , hitting a frustrating learning plateau , or simply showing a desire to try

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Music On The Move

A Musical Life Podcast: Episode 29 – Music On The Move

Musical Life Podcast Episode 29:Music On The Move How to Keep Music in Your Life—Even When Life Gets Busy Have you ever noticed how quickly music practice seems to vanish from the calendar the moment life gets a little chaotic? Between summer vacations, intense sports schedules, school exams, and demanding work weeks, it’s incredibly easy

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Musical Life Podcast Episode 28

Musical Life Podcast Episode 28: Music As Your Travel Companion

Musical Life Podcast Episode 28: Music as Your Travel Companion A Time for Relaxing & Learning! As summer approaches, many families naturally think about pausing structured activities like music lessons. You might hear phrases like, “We’ll start lessons again in the fall,” or “Practice just won’t happen”. However, what if music is actually one of

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Musical Life Podcast Episode 27: Jam Band (Ages 4-6)

Musical Life Podcast Episode 27:Jam Band (Ages 4-6) Listen to the Episode Whether you are a parent, a music teacher, or a studio owner, you have likely witnessed the “early music lesson struggle”. As we head into spring and begin looking toward summer activities, it is the perfect time to rethink how we introduce our

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Musical Life Podcast Episode 25: Why Immersive Learning Matters

Musical Life Podcast Episode 25: Why Immersive Learning Matters

Musical Life Podcast Episode 25: Why Immersive Learning Matters Unlocking Musical Potential If you’ve been following recent discussions from the studio on focus and attention, this concept is the natural next step. But what exactly does “immersive learning” mean in a music studio? Simply put, it means giving students the time and space to truly

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Musical Life Podcast Episode 24: Piano Keys

Musical Life Podcast Episode 24: Piano Keys Class

Musical Life Podcast Episode 24:Piano Keys Class Listen to the Episode “I Used to Believe Private Lessons Were Best” When I first became a music educator, I believed what almost every parent believes: private lessons are the gold standard. One teacher, one student—it feels like the most personalized way to learn. But over the years,

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A Musical Life Podcast Episode 23, Music Lessons

Musical Life Podcast Episode 23: Why Fall Is the Time To Double Down on Music

Musical Life Podcast Episode 23: Why Fall Is the Time To Double Down on Music Listen On Spotify On this episode of A Musical Life Podcast, Julie addresses the challenge of keeping up with music during the busy fall season, when school routines and sports are in full swing. The host warns against taking a

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