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Introducing some great resource articles for you and your family!

...and others don't

by Janice Morris, Director Switch Book

Kids who have a certain mindset about learning excel more frequently than those who simply have talent. In their innovative book, Switch (How To Change Things When Change Is Hard), Chip & Dan Heath have compiled a fabulous (and engaging) collection of ideas, resources and research regarding change and growth.

One of the concepts that was most striking to me was how one particular mindset affects achievement. To determine if you have this mindset (and can therefore pass it on to your kids,) they encourage you to read the following four sentences and write down whether you agree or disagree with each of them:

Be Intentional!

by Janice Morris, Director

Recently I have found myself encouraging parents in my office to be intentional with their kids as they affirm character versus achievement. Sadly, it is impossible to live in Silicon Valley and not feel the pressure to make sure our kids get the highest scores, win the most important competitions and earn the largest scholarships. Without even realizing it, we also pass on our own internal pressure to perform--especially if we are a firstborn child ourselves--(see previous article "Understanding Your Firstborn Child.")

What if we all took a week purposing to look for the internal qualities that really matter...

Compared to other instruments, student guitars are fairly inexpensive (almost always under $130.00), and although they can be rented, it usually makes sense to purchase a size-appropriate guitar for your child. Here are some tips as you begin the journey:

Size makes all the difference!

It is just no fun at all to learn on an instrument that is not the right size, but how do I know if it is? Until students are the size of a child 12 years of age or older, it is likely they will need a reduced-size instrument. The best way to determine the correct size is to visit a guitar or instrument store (see below) and have your child sized by an educated guitarist. Once the proper size has been determined, you may feel more comfortable finding a used instrument or purchasing online.

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Practice Tips

Here are several articles to help you with your child's practice.

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"I am a really happy parent here going through all the process with you guys....from the assessment to trying out the classes ..." ~Madhura M.

"... with Sunny's help and enrollment, you guys are awesome and really great at communication! I am excited for Shanaya to be part of the music place" ~ Madhura M.

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"The teachers are nurturing, kind, and full of great information & fun."
~Jill T.

"The Music Place makes it super easy to use online payment and returns emails and phone calls promptly." ~Rosy H.

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"...with this approach our house is filled with music constantly and they are doing wonderfully. I know it will be a lifelong love of music." ~K.G.

"Our daughter looks forward to class all week long."
~Rosy H.

"We are thankful we found such a lovely music school for my daughter to blossom & feel like she is at home." ~Jill T.

"A team of professionals helps with enrollment, scheduling, payment, everything made it so easy, and they are very organized!!!" ~NS J.

"You could tell he was inspired because he got on the keyboard immediately after music class and tried to compose his own." ~Elizzie B.

"Many of the teachers have been there for over 20 years. That kind of staff loyalty says a lot to me about a business community." ~Andrew L.

" I appreciate all the thought and care you have put into helping my child start the musical journey. Thank you." ~ Lucy L.

"My children have been going to Music place for 3+ years now and they really love it!" ~Ruma S.

"Our daughter, Melissa, loves her music class, and she looks forward to the recitals. We'd recommend the Music Place to anyone." ~Kathy & Matt

"A real gem. Great teachers. Our piano teacher is wonderful with small children and I have heard great things about the group music class." ~Lalu B.

"...Most importantly, our daughter can't wait for music class & asks to go every day."~The Pace family

"I would greatly recommend the music place for everyone who loves music and wants the best experience for their kids." ~Elizzie B.

"I was very surprised by the thoroughness of the assessments and individualized recommendations..." ~Deb S.

"I could not have asked for a better music school. God willing, we will continue with The Music Place for many more years to come!" ~Cynthia S.

"I really feel like I hit the jackpot finding you guys...this place understands our Christian values.." ~April C.

"It's really great to see him gain the confidence and find joy in singing over these 2 [camp] weeks. Thank you for the wonderful work you do." ~ Lucy L.

"..thank you to you all at The Music Place, because everybody is nothing but caring and intentional." ~ Sofia L.

"I tell everyone who will listen about the amazing introduction to music that our daughter is getting with the Music Place." ~ The Pace Family

"People are always amazed when a 3-year old explains that she played an oboe last week and is going to play a piccolo next week!"~The Pace Family

"My child is a happy child, but the music class and Ms. Becky makes her extra extra happy :)" ~Sofia A.

Why Some Kids Excel

...and others don't

Addicted to Busy, Recovery for the Rushed Soul

Building Confidence in Your Kids

Be Intentional!

Getting Started on Guitar

Size makes all the difference!

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Practice Tips