Blog
“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 and Math: The Perfect Match
Music and math have always been connected. Even simple songs like “Old McDonald” incorporate many basic math skills, including matching and comparing through changes in pitch, volume and rhythm, patte... ...more
Music for kids
February 06, 2022•1 min read
Music a Key for Communication Between Children and Parents
Not quite into Baby Shark, but want to have shared experiences with your child? Music may be the key (pun intended). A study released by 2018 by the University of Arizona have found that when parents ... ...more
Music for kids
May 11, 2019•1 min read
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, 2019•1 min read
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, 2018•1 min read
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, 2018•1 min read
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, 2018•3 min read
ABOUT US
Teeny Violini is a mobile, music-based educational program provider that works with Early Learning centers (ELC), grade schools and afterschool programs.
Miami, FL
LATEST POSTS
Dr. Dennie Palmer Hall, published a research paper titled “Why Making...
Back to school has never been more different and challenging...