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“I believe that we are all connected through music and that every child has been blessed with an internal rhythm and creativity that is unique to their personality and connects them to others. It is our responsibility as educators to create a nurturing environment that helps guide and cultivate the expression of their inner rhythm by providing a high-quality, fun, and engaging experience with all types of musical forms. I believe that music education can be both structured and spontaneous, guided and free, colorful, emotional, and transformational—all at the same time.”

– Portia Dunkley

Music Matters for Early Childhood Development

Music Matters for Early Childhood Development

Dr. Dennie Palmer Hall, published a research paper titled “Why Making Music Matters,” exploring the role music plays in a child’s daily life that can lead to success in adulthood. ...more

Early Childhood

September 14, 20201 min read

5 Ways Music Can Help Improve Your Child’s Health

5 Ways Music Can Help Improve Your Child’s Health

Music is more than just the soundtrack to our lives, studies have shown that when you listen to music you like, your brain releases a chemical called dopamine that has positive effects on your mood. ...more

Early Childhood ,Music for kids

February 25, 20191 min read

Rhythm Sticks – An Easy Way to Follow the Beat

Rhythm Sticks – An Easy Way to Follow the Beat

Portia Dunkley, Teeny Violini teaches students about rhythm sticks. The sticks are tapped together to make sounds and they have been known to help develop: · Fine motor development and hand-eye coordi... ...more

Early Childhood ,Curriculum &Music for kids

September 09, 20181 min read

Five Benefits Music Can Have on Your Child’s Emotional Health!

Five Benefits Music Can Have on Your Child’s Emotional Health!

There are several ways that music can help with early childhood development. Beginning with being a means for self-expression and allowing a child’s creativity to shine. Below are five ways music can ... ...more

Early Childhood ,Music for kids

August 31, 20181 min read

My Kid Wants To Learn An Instrument! Where do I Begin?

My Kid Wants To Learn An Instrument! Where do I Begin?

So, your kid wants to learn to play an instrument, and aside from your limited experience in elementary and middle school band or orchestra, you honestly, don’t have a clue where to begin. ...more

Early Childhood ,Curriculum &Music for kids

August 26, 20183 min read

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Teeny Violini is a mobile, music-based educational program provider that works with Early Learning centers (ELC), grade schools and afterschool programs.

Miami, FL

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